Interferon released from virus-infected cells binds with other uninvaded host cells and induces these cells to produce inactive enzymes capable of blocking viral replication.

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This statement is true. Interferon is a natural substance released by virus-infected cells that binds to neighboring uninvaded host cells and triggers the production of inactive enzymes that can block viral replication. This is part of the body's innate immune response to viral infection.

Interferon Released from Virus-Infected Cells Binds with Other Uninvaded Host