Interferon interferes with replication of virus at the time of_____________?
Correct answer: A. Protein synthesis
- A. Protein synthesis
- B. DNA/RNA replication
- C. When virus enters the cell
- D. Uncoating of the virus proteins capsule
Explanation
Interferon induces antiviral proteins that chiefly inhibit viral protein synthesis, especially translation, and also affect viral nucleic-acid replication. Thus protein synthesis is the best option given.
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