Acyclovir Interferes with Viral DNA Replication

question 47

Multiple Choice

Acyclovir interferes with viral DNA replication. Other mechanisms of antiviral medications include all of the following EXCEPT

• A) preventing fusion and inhibiting viral entry into a host cell.
• B) interfering with viral uncoating and release of viral nucleic acid in a host cell.
• C) preventing the assembly viral proteins to form capsids.
• D) inhibition of viral particle release from host cells.
• E) destroying viral ribosomes and preventing protein synthesis.

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Definitions:

Transcription

The process by which the genetic information in a strand of DNA is copied into a new molecule of messenger RNA (mRNA).

Translation

The process by which the sequence of bases in messenger RNA is converted into the sequence of amino acids in a protein by ribosomes and transfer RNA.

Prokaryotes

Microorganisms that lack a distinct nucleus and other organelles due to the absence of a membrane surrounding their genetic material.

Eukaryotes

Organisms whose cells contain a nucleus enclosed within membranes, distinguishing them from prokaryotes, which lack a membrane-bound nucleus.