Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an effective HIV-1 protease inhibitor?
A)effective delivery in sufficient quantities to the desired site(s)of action in the organism
B)broad spectrum enough to be effective against mutant viral forms
C)a backbone -OH group that forms a weak association with the 2 active-site carboxyl groups of the protease
D)results in inhibiting the production of new virus particles in cells of infected patients

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The backbone -OH group that forms a weak association with the 2 active-site carboxyl groups of the protease is a characteristic of effective HIV-1 protease inhibitors, as it allows for proper binding to the enzyme. Therefore, option C is not a characteristic of ineffective HIV-1 protease inhibitors.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of an Effective