Multiple Choice
Which of the following molecules is not required for a polymerase chain reaction (PCR)?
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Organic Chemistry Reactions
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Which of the following reagents is not typically used in organic chemistry reactions to treat active viral diseases?
A
Hydrogen peroxide
B
Oseltamivir
C
Acyclovir
D
Zidovudine
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Begin by identifying the nature of each reagent listed. Hydrogen peroxide is a chemical compound often used as a disinfectant or bleaching agent, not typically used as an antiviral medication.
Oseltamivir is an antiviral medication used to treat and prevent influenza. It works by inhibiting the neuraminidase enzyme, which is essential for the replication of the influenza virus.
Acyclovir is an antiviral drug used primarily for the treatment of herpes simplex virus infections. It functions by inhibiting viral DNA polymerase, thereby preventing viral replication.
Zidovudine is an antiretroviral medication used to treat HIV infections. It is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) that blocks the reverse transcriptase enzyme, crucial for HIV replication.
Compare the typical uses of each reagent. Hydrogen peroxide is not used as an antiviral treatment, whereas Oseltamivir, Acyclovir, and Zidovudine are specifically designed to treat viral infections.
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