Interferon

question 72

Multiple Choice

Interferon

• A) is released from viruses
• B) triggers the production of viral-blocking enzymes by cells that have not yet been invaded by viruses
• C) directly breaks down viral messenger RNA
• D) inhibits protein synthesis, both of which are essential for viral replication
• E) triggers the production of viral-blocking enzymes by cells that have not yet been invaded by viruses and inhibits protein synthesis, both of which are essential for viral replication

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Definitions:

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