[Campbell Biology P.458] According to the text, which of the following correctly pairs an an... | Practice Question

According to the text, which of the following correctly pairs an antiviral drug with its mechanism of action?

  • A: Acyclovir: Inhibits reverse transcriptase in HIV.
  • B: Maraviroc: Blocks a protein on human immune cells to prevent HIV binding.
  • C: Azidothymidine (AZT): Interferes with bacterial enzyme activity.
  • D: Multidrug "cocktails": Primarily target viral assembly enzymes, but do not include nucleoside mimics.

Explanation

The text explicitly states that 'Another effective treatment involves a drug called maraviroc, which blocks a protein on the surface of human immune cells that helps bind the HIV virus.' This directly matches option B. Other options contain inaccuracies regarding the drug mechanisms described in the text.