Which of the Following Is Not Accomplished by Interferon

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not accomplished by interferon?

• A)It directly breaks down viral messenger RNA and inhibits protein synthesis.
• B)It enhances macrophage phagocytic activity.
• C)It stimulates antibody production.
• D)It stimulates the activity of natural killer cells.
• E)It slows cell division and suppresses tumor growth.

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