Which does NOT accurately describe interferons?
A) They are proteins produced by most cells of the body in response to infection by a virus.
B) They interfere with viral replication in cells.
C) They play a role in the killing of tumor cells.
D) They kill bacteria by forming pores in the cell membrane.
E) They bind to surface receptors on cells, and trigger cellular production of antiviral proteins.

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Interferons do not kill bacteria by forming pores in the cell membrane. This description is more accurate for certain types of antimicrobial peptides, such as defensins. Interferons primarily act against viruses and some types of cancer cells.

Which Does NOT Accurately Describe Interferons