Common side effects associated with chemotherapy are due to
A) fevers induced by the chemicals.
B) death of cancer cells and their subsequent removal from the body.
C) change in blood pH caused by the chemicals.
D) death of normal cells caused by the chemicals.
E) destruction of RNA in most normal cells.

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Chemotherapy targets rapidly dividing cells, which includes not only cancer cells but also normal cells like those in the hair follicles, digestive tract, and bone marrow, leading to common side effects.

Common Side Effects Associated with Chemotherapy Are Due to