Which mechanism best describes how acyclovir inhibits viral replication?
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Correct answer: Inhibition of viral DNA polymerase
Acyclovir is converted to its active form in infected cells and inhibits viral DNA polymerase. This prevents elongation of viral DNA chains.
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