Which of the Following Statements About Drugs That Competitively Inhibit

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about drugs that competitively inhibit DNA polymerase or RNA polymerase is FALSE?

• A) They cause cellular plasmolysis.
• B) They are used against viral infections.
• C) They interfere with protein synthesis.
• D) They cause mutations.
• E) They can affect host cell DNA.

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Definitions:

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Vivid Dream

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