Multiple choice

Which among the following statements regarding interferons is correct?

  1. They are found only in mammalian species.

  2. They are divided into 5 main families.

  3. They induce enzyme synthesis in the target cell.

  4. They only affect infected cells.

  5. They are specific for individual viruses.
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Explanation

Derepression of genes in the target cell results in the synthesis of a protein, kinase and an endonuclease.

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