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The antiviral action of amantadine is exerted through:
A. Interaction with the viral M2 protein
B. Interaction with a virus directed thymidine
kinase
C. Inhibition of a viral protease enzyme
D. Inhibition of viral RNA mediated DNA synthesi
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A. Interaction with the viral M2 protein
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