Which of the Following Statements About Drugs That Competitively Inhibit

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about drugs that competitively inhibit DNA polymerase or RNA polymerase is not true?

• A) They cause mutations.
• B) They are too dangerous to be used.
• C) They affect host cell DNA.
• D) They are used against viral infections.
• E) None of the above.

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