Question

A drug that has been used effectively against viruses works by deactivating the active site of certain viral enzymes. The virus uses the protease enzyme to destroy host cell proteins to open the cell. With the active site blocked, the virus cannot grab on to and destroy the host cells. The drug is called:

A) Viralocide
B) Protease activator
C) Enzyme inhibitor
D) Host cell enhancer

Answer 1

The drug that deactivates the active site of certain viral enzymes to prevent the destruction of host cell proteins is called an enzyme inhibitor.

Step-by-step explanation:

The drug that deactivates the active site of certain viral enzymes to prevent the destruction of host cell proteins is called enzyme inhibitor. This drug blocks the active site of the viral protease enzyme, preventing the virus from breaking down host proteins and gaining entry into the host cell. By blocking the active site, the drug prevents the virus from destroying the host cells.