Interferons Are Thought to "Interfere" with Viral Infection Because They

question 43

Multiple Choice

Interferons are thought to "interfere" with viral infection because they

• A)prevent virus particles from entering neighboring, uninfected cells.
• B)create holes in the plasma membranes of infected cells.
• C)attach to the DNA of viruses, preventing their replication.
• D)prevent the function of natural killer cells, making it more difficult for the immune system to fight off an infection.

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