Select the statement that describes the major site where antiviral action is blocked by the protease inhibitors.
A. The protease inhibitors block the uncoating process of the human immunodeficiency virus by binding to protease.
B. The protease inhibitors inhibit the late protein synthesis and processing of the human immunodeficiency virus.
C. The protease inhibitors block the ability of the human immunodeficiency virus from attaching and entering the cell membrane.
D. The protease inhibitors block the nucleic acid synthesis of the human immunodeficiency virus.
Answer: B
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