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answer to Question 8 A. allowing HIV to replicate faster, so
more mutations occur
No. Some mutations may
allow HIV to replicate faster but resistance mutations
work by altering the viral enzymes targeted by antiviral
therapies. To become resistant to an antiviral drug, the
virus must acquire a mutation that changes the enzyme in
a way that makes it insensitive to drug action but does
not damage the virus.
For more information, why
not read the following sections:
Mutations
& Resistance in HIV
Question 9
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