B) A pharmacologically inactive compound that is metabolized into an active drug in the body. Prodrugs: designed to be converted to active form by metabolism. Improves absorption, stability, or targeted delivery.

A prodrug is:

A An inactive metabolite

B A pharmacologically inactive compound that is metabolized into an active drug in the body

C A brand name drug

D A controlled substance

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Prodrugs: designed to be converted to active form by metabolism. Improves absorption, stability, or targeted delivery.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "A prodrug is:" is Option B: A pharmacologically inactive compound that is metabolized into an active drug in the body.

The other options — A) An inactive metabolite, C) A brand name drug, D) A controlled substance — are incorrect for this PCAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: Prodrugs: designed to be converted to active form by metabolism. Improves absorption, stability, or targeted delivery.

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A prodrug is:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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