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Problem 7TYK: When a virus enters the lysogenic stage: a. the viral DNA is replicated outside the host cell. b. it...
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3. Why is it more difficult to develop an antiviral drug than an antibiotic? Think selectively toxic targets.  What is a virus made of?  Why can’t we target DNA/RNA/Protein?

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