Interferons (IFNs) ________________. (Select All That Apply)

Interferons (IFNs) ________________. (Select all that apply)

A) are a large family of glycoprotein cytokines
B) are named for their ability to interfere with viral replication cycles
C) are capable of inducing an antiviral state by altering the host cell's gene expression
D) trigger the production of antiviral proteins to defend an infected host cell