Which Is Not an Action of Interferon

question 105

Multiple Choice

Which is not an action of interferon?

• A) It stimulates macrophages and NK cells to destroy virus-infected cells.
• B) It triggers synthesis of enzymes that destroy viral nucleic acids.
• C) It signals the immune system that the secreting cell is part of the body and so should not be attacked.
• D) It binds to receptors of neighboring cells preventing them from being infected.

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