Question 6

(Multiple Choice)

Which of the following viral enzymes encoded by cytomegalovirus is responsible for phosphorylating and activating the antiviral drug ganciclovir?


A) Guanine kinase
B) Cellular nucleotide kinase.
C) UL97, a serine-threonine protein kinase
D) Thymidine kinase
E) Thymidylate kinase

Answer