Alpha and Beta Interferons

Alpha and beta interferons

A) produce active antiviral proteins (AVPs) that coat the surface of healthy cells and prevent the attachment of pathogenic viruses.
B) help protect virus- infected cells from the effects of the pathogen.
C) protect the cells that secrete them from being invaded by a virus.
D) are produced by infected fibroblasts and macrophages.
E) produce no adverse effects in the body.