Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition)
Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134605180
Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case, Derek Weber, Warner Bair
Publisher: PEARSON
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The drug Hivid, also called ddC, inhibits DNA synthesis. It is used to treat HIV infection and AIDS. Compare the following illustration of ddC to the structure of DNA nucleotides In Figure 2.16 on page 44. How does this drug work?

Chapter 5, Problem 2CAE, The drug Hivid, also called ddC, inhibits DNA synthesis. It is used to treat HIV infection and AIDS.

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