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The name of drug used in cancer treatment produced by biotechnology is

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Interferon

B

[HGH] Human growth hormone

C

TSH

D

Insulin

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks for the name of a drug used in cancer treatment that is produced by biotechnology. 2. **Reviewing the Options**: The options provided are: - Interferon - Hormone Growth Hormone - Thyroid Stimulating Hormone - Insulin 3. **Identifying the Correct Drug**: - **Interferon**: This is a drug that is used in cancer treatment. It is a type of cytokine, which are proteins that play a role in the immune response. Interferons can inhibit cell division, making them useful in treating cancers. - **Growth Hormone**: While this is produced by biotechnology, it is primarily used for growth disorders and not specifically for cancer treatment. - **Thyroid Stimulating Hormone**: This hormone stimulates the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones. It is not used in cancer treatment. - **Insulin**: This hormone is used to manage blood sugar levels in diabetes and is not related to cancer treatment. 4. **Conclusion**: Based on the analysis, the drug used in cancer treatment produced by biotechnology is **Interferon**. **Final Answer**: Interferon ---
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