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Which of the following statements is true?

A. Interferon causes cell lysis.
B. Interferon attacks invading viruses.
C. Interferon acts against specific viruses.
D. Interferon promotes phagocytosis.
E. Interferon is an antiviral protein.



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Final answer:

Interferon is an antiviral protein that activates neighboring cells to fight virus infections.


Explanation:

Interferon is an antiviral protein that is released by cells infected with a virus. It signals uninfected neighboring cells to inhibit mRNA synthesis, destroy RNA, and reduce protein synthesis. Interferons also promote apoptosis in infected cells and enhance the activities of immune cells to combat viruses.


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