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What is the main goal of drug discovery?
What is the main goal of drug discovery?
- Determine the structure of the lead compound
- Identify a lead compound (correct)
- Register and market the drug
- Improve target interactions
What is a key step in drug design?
What is a key step in drug design?
- Design a manufacturing process
- Identify a bioassay
- Isolate and purify the lead compound
- Improve pharmacokinetic properties (correct)
Why is it important to patent a drug during drug development?
Why is it important to patent a drug during drug development?
- To isolate and purify the lead compound
- To improve target interactions
- To ensure exclusivity and legal protection (correct)
- To determine the structure of the lead compound
Which stage involves carrying out preclinical trials?
Which stage involves carrying out preclinical trials?
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What is the approximate cost involved in the discovery, design, and development of a new drug?
What is the approximate cost involved in the discovery, design, and development of a new drug?
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