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Chapter 17, Problem 17E
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The role of AZT in the battle against AIDS is to be explained.
Concept Introduction:
RTIs stands for reverse transcriptase inhibits, which inhibit the reverse transcription of RNA into DNA.
The antiviral drug acyclovir is used against the herpes virus and the AZT is used against the HIV virus.
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