Which of the Following Statements Is True of Antiviral Drugs

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of antiviral drugs for HIV?

• A) They destroy the virus before it enters a host cell.
• B) They inhibit the activity of proteases.
• C) Both of these statements are true.
• D) Neither of these statements is true.

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Definitions:

Thyroid Hormones

Hormones produced by the thyroid gland, including thyroxine and triiodothyronine, vital for regulating metabolism, energy, and growth and development.

Nuclear Receptor

A type of protein within cells that binds to specific molecules and influences the expression of genes, critical for various biological processes.

Messenger RNA

A type of RNA that carries genetic information from DNA to the protein-making sites in cells, guiding the synthesis of proteins.

Water-soluble

Refers to substances that can dissolve in water.