Which Statement Is Correct for Interferon

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which statement is correct for interferon?

• A) It is released from bacteria-infected cells.
• B) It triggers the production of viral-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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Definitions:

Independent Variable

A variable in an experiment that is manipulated to observe its effect on a dependent variable.

Continuous

Refers to data or a variable that can take on any value within a given range and is not restricted to specific separated values.

Scatterplot

A graphical representation of the relationship between two variables, showing how one variable is affected by the other.

Strength

Often used in the context of correlation, indicating the degree of association between two variables.