A Cell Has Been Infected with an RNA Virus

question 18

Multiple Choice

A cell has been infected with an RNA virus. As a consequence, it may …

• A) reduce the expression of its surface class I MHC molecules.
• B) secrete type I interferons such as interferon-α.
• C) shut down most protein translation and destroy most of its RNA.
• D) be induced to die by apoptosis.
• E) All of the above.

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