Interferons (IFNs) ________________. (Select All That Apply)

question 63

Multiple Choice

Interferons (IFNs) ________________. (Select all that apply)

• A) are a large family of glycoprotein cytokines
• B) are named for their ability to interfere with viral replication cycles
• C) are capable of inducing an antiviral state by altering the host cell's gene expression
• D) trigger the production of antiviral proteins to defend an infected host cell

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