Draw the structure of the anti-HIV drug AZT (zidovudine), which stops retro-viral DNA synthesis. When AZT is taken up by cells, it is converted to AZT triphosphate. Explain how this compound could interfere with DNA synthesis

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Draw the structure of the anti-HIV drug AZT (zidovudine), which stops retro-viral DNA synthesis. When AZT is taken up by cells, it is converted to AZT triphosphate. Explain how this compound could interfere with DNA synthesis 

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