How does the drug selegiline differ from the drug rasagiline?

A. Selegiline is more potent than rasagiline.
B. Selegiline slows the progression of Parkinson's disease in the later stages of the disease, whereas rasagiline does not.
C. Selegiline is considered less effective than rasagiline.
D. Selegiline enhances the activity of the enzyme monoamine oxidase-B, whereas rasagiline does not.


Answer: C

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