Acyclovir is an antiviral chemical that resembles a nucleotide but lacks a 3' OH group and cannot form phosphodiester bonds.Why is Acyclovir useful in treating some viral infections?
A) Acyclovir stops viral protein synthesis.
B) Acyclovir halts viral DNA replication.
C) Acyclovir blocks the assembly of viral cell capsules.
D) Acyclovir hydrolyzes viral polysaccharides.
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