The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)is an example of a retrovirus.In order to prevent incorporation of the viral DNA into the host genome,antiretroviral drugs could
A)inhibit the viral reverse transcriptase.
B)inhibit retro-RNA polymerase.
C)inhibit polyadenine removal.
D)inhibit the viral reverse transcriptase and polyadenine removal.
E)None of these are good antiretroviral strategies.

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Inhibiting the viral reverse transcriptase is a key strategy in preventing the incorporation of viral DNA into the host genome, as this enzyme is responsible for converting the viral RNA into DNA, a critical step in the HIV life cycle.

The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)is an Example of a Retrovirus