Researchers Are Currently Investigating Different Forms of Anti-HIV Drugs

question 10

Multiple Choice

Researchers are currently investigating different forms of anti-HIV drugs. Which could be an effective drug to prevent HIV from being incorporated into human chromosomes?

• A)a drug that prevents the HIV protein from being folded properly
• B)a drug that increases the activity of reverse transcriptase
• C)a drug that blocks DNA transport through the nuclear envelope
• D)a drug that inhibits replication of the provirus

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