Protease inhibitors work by blocking the activity of an enzyme called protease that is required for the replication of HIV. By doing so, they prevent the virus from making new copies of itself, which slows down the progression of the disease. None of the other choices accurately describe the mechanism of action of protease inhibitors.

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Protease Inhibitors

Question 40

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Protease inhibitors

A) prevent the formation of new copies of HIV.
B) replace HIV DNA with CD4 RNA.
C) stop the production of CCR-5 cells.
D) regulate the production of new CD4 lymphocytes.

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