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The high virus selectivity of acyclovir is due to: A. Its preferential uptake by virus infected cells B. Need of virus specific enzyme for its conversion to the active metabolite C. Its action on virus directed reverse transcriptase which does not occur in noninfected cells D. Both ‘A’ and ‘B’ are correct

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The high virus selectivity of acyclovir is due to:
A. Its preferential uptake by virus infected cells
B. Need of virus specific enzyme for its conversion to the active metabolite
C. Its action on virus directed reverse transcriptase which does not occur in noninfected cells
D. Both ‘A’ and ‘B’ are correct
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