Interferons

question 3

Multiple Choice

Interferons

• A) prevent viruses from leaving a cell.
• B) prevent viruses from entering a cell.
• C) bind to viruses and destroy them.
• D) interfere with viral replication.
• E) reduce macrophage chemotaxis to the infection.

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Definitions:

Aqueous Solution

An Aqueous Solution is any solution in which water (H2O) acts as the solvent.

pH

A scale used to specify the acidity or basicity of an aqueous solution, with values ranging from 0 to 14.

Alkyl Group

A group of atoms derived from an alkane, containing only carbon and hydrogen atoms, arranged in a chain.

Aspartic Acid

An amino acid that plays a vital role in the biosynthesis of proteins and in neurotransmitter release and synthesis.