Interferon works against viruses by

A) Stimulating apoptosis
B) Stimulating cell proliferation
C) Inhibiting proliferation of viruses in new cells
D) Altering the metabolic activity of viral cells


Ans: C) Inhibiting proliferation of viruses in new cells

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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a. Ophiuroidea b. Crinoidea c. Echinoidea d. Holothuroidea

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