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A research team is working on the design of a new drug for the treatment of lung cancer. To be most effective, this drug most specifically enter the cytoplasm of lung cells while not entering the cells of other tissues.

Which of the following characteristics would likely enhance the specificity of this drug?

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Similarity of the drug molecule to other molecules normally transported lung cells.

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Similiarity of the drug molecules ot the lung cells would ensure that the drug affects only the lung cells and does not interfere with other tissues. This can also ensure proper absorption and prevent any adverse effects of the drug on other cells, tissues.

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