Topical antiviral drugs for viral eye infections, such as trifluridine (Viroptic), act by ________

A) disrupting the cell wall of a virus
B) inhibiting the growth of viral cells
C) inhibiting viral DNA from reproducing
D) injecting a toxin into the virus


Answer: C

A) Topical antiviral drugs do not disrupt the cell wall of a virus.
B) Topical antiviral drugs do not inhibit the growth of viral cells.
D) Topical antiviral drugs do not inject a toxin into the virus.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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