MCAT Question of the Day
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    Q:

    		 Efavirenz is a non-competitive inhibitor of reverse transcriptase (RT) found in HIV. It is included in the treatment regimen for HIV patients. Which of the following likely does not hold true for Efavirenz?
    		 

    A

    		 Efavirenz binds to a site outside of the the active site of RT

    B

    		 Efavirenz cannot be outcompeted with RT substrate

    C

    		 Increased production of RT by HIV could overcome Efavirenz therapy

    D

    		 Efavirenz has a structure similar to host nucleotides



    Enzyme Structure and Function | Viruses |
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