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) activate high levels of DNase in the cells to break down the viral DNA while it is still in the cytosol.
B) target the viral enzyme reverse transcriptase.
C) target the viral enzyme integrase.
D) all of the above
E) none of the above
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