Concept explainers
(a)
To analyse:
The considerations that are required for developing an antiviral drug.
Introduction:
Viruses are obligate intracellular
(b)
To analyse:
The ways by which viral multiplication could be blocked.
Introduction:
Viral multiplication cycles comprise of adsorption, penetration, synthesis and release. An understanding of each of these steps is crucial for developing means to stop this cycle.
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