Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Zidovudine (Retrovir) for HIV and AIDS was originally known as azidothymidine which is how it got the abbreviation AZT.
• B) The word retrovirus is a shortened form of the phrase reverse transcriptase plus the word virus.
• C) The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a retrovirus.
• D) Clinical testing to approve AZT for treating AIDS took several years and was prolonged because of a number of patient deaths.

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Definitions:

Taste Bud

A small sensory organ found on the tongue, which allows for the perception of taste, including sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami.

Gustatory System

The sensory system responsible for the perception of taste and flavor, including the taste buds on the tongue and associated neural pathways.

Rods And Cones

The two types of photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that are responsible for vision; rods detect light and darkness, while cones are responsible for color vision.

Salivary Gland

An exocrine gland in the mouth that produces saliva, which aids in digestion and helps maintain oral health.