All of the following are part of the mechanism of action of alpha and beta interferons EXCEPT
A) they disrupt stages of viral multiplication.
B) they initiate transcription.
C) they initiate manufacture of antiviral proteins.
D) they are effective for long periods.
E) they bind to the surface of uninfected cells.

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Alpha and beta interferons are not effective for long periods. They have a short half-life in the body, usually a few hours to a day, and require continuous production to be effective against viral infection.

All of the Following Are Part of the Mechanism of Action