Interferons function to make cells
A) prevent viral replication.
B) lyse when exposed to virus.
C) non-motile when infected with virus.
D) resistant to phagocytosis.
E) form endospores.

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Interferons are a group of signaling proteins that are produced and released by cells in response to the presence of viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens. Their primary function is to inhibit the replication of viruses within host cells, thereby preventing the spread of infection to nearby cells.

Interferons Function to Make Cells