Which of the following is not accomplished by interferon?

a. It directly breaks down viral messenger RNA and inhibits protein synthesis.
b. It enhances macrophage phagocytic activity.
c. It stimulates antibody production.
d. It stimulates the activity of natural killer cells.
e. It slows cell division and suppresses tumor growth.


A

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