
The first class of drugs developed to treat AIDS such as AZT were known as reverse transcriptase inhibitors.What was the mechanism by which they worked to treat HIV infections?
A) They targeted and destroyed the viral genome before it could be reverse transcribed into DNA.
B) They bonded to the dsDNA genome of the virus in such a way that it could not separate in order for replication to occur.
C) They bonded to the viral reverse transcriptase enzyme,thus preventing the virus from making a DNA copy of its RNA genome.
D) They prevented host cells from producing the enzymes used by the virus to replicate its genome.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q2: A biologist develops a new drug that
Q3: A virus that has a single strand
Q4: The HIV protease has been the target
Q5: Figure 35.2 Q6: What is difference between an epidemic and Q7: Will treating a viral infection with antibiotics Q8: Viruses use the host's machinery to make
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents