Azidothymidine (AZT) Is Mentioned in Your Book as an HIV

question 8

Multiple Choice

Azidothymidine (AZT) is mentioned in your book as an HIV drug. AZT is a reverse transcriptase inhibitor. That means AZT is only effective during the ________ stage of the viral life cycle.

• A) entry
• B) integration
• C) viral assembly
• D) release

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