Which of These Statements Correctly Describes Interferon

question 194

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements correctly describes interferon?

• A)It is released from bacteria-infected cells.
• B)It triggers the production of virus-blocking enzymes by cells that have not yet been invaded by viruses.
• C) It directly breaks down viral messenger RNA and inhibits protein synthesis, both of which are essential for viral replication.
• D) Its secretion is decreased during exercise.

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