The HIV protease has been the target of several anti-HIV medications.This antiviral strategy is possible because _____.
A)the HIV protease is easily precipitated out of the cell by combining with certain salt solutions
B)the HIV protease cleaves at specific places in viral polypeptides,which results in the formation of active viral proteins
C)these drugs are very specific to the active site of the HIV protease
D)the HIV protease is easily precipitated out of the cell by combining with certain salt solutions.The HIV protease cleaves at specific places in viral polypeptides,which results in the formation of active viral proteins
E)the HIV protease cleaves at specific places in viral polypeptides,which results in the formation of active viral proteins.These drugs are very specific to the active site of the HIV protease

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The statement "the HIV protease cleaves at specific places in viral polypeptides, which results in the formation of active viral proteins" explains why the HIV protease is targeted by anti-HIV medications. Additionally, the statement "these drugs are very specific to the active site of the HIV protease" further supports this answer choice. Option A is incorrect because the HIV protease cannot be easily precipitated out of the cell by combining with certain salt solutions. Option B is partially correct but does not provide a complete explanation for why the HIV protease is targeted. Option D is incorrect because the first sentence is not true.

The HIV Protease Has Been the Target of Several Anti-HIV