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HIV replication

Problem

HIV and other retroviruses need to first integrate into host cell DNA before they can replicate. Some treatments for HIV target this step by blocking an enzyme called reverse transcriptase.
Which of the following events would be inhibited by this treatment?
Choose 1 answer: