Figure 15.9 -It Has Been Difficult to Generate Drugs to Treat AIDS

question 29

Multiple Choice

figure 15.9
-It has been difficult to generate drugs to treat AIDS for which reason?

• A)HIV does not cause AIDS
• B)HIV does not use any enzymes that can be targeted by drugs
• C)HIV mutates rapidly because reverse transcriptase lacks proofreading
• D)The only way to kill a virus is with a vaccine, not with drugs
• E)People with HIV infections die very rapidly, before the drugs have a chance to cure them

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Definitions:

Muscle Decreases

The reduction in muscle mass and strength, often attributed to aging, inactivity, or specific health conditions.

Bone Density

A measure of the amount of minerals (such as calcium) contained in a certain volume of bone, reflecting its strength and the risk for conditions like osteoporosis.

Aerobic Capacity

The maximum amount of oxygen the body can utilize during a specified period of usually intense exercise, a measure of cardiovascular fitness.

Fat Decreases

A reduction in the amount of adipose tissue in the body, which can be due to diet, exercise, or metabolic factors.