Which of the following statements about interferon is correct?
A) Interferon is produced by cells before being infected with a virus.
B) Interferon binds to surface receptors of cells in the area surrounding an infection.
C) Interferon triggers the production of enzymes within cells that have become infected.
D) Enzymes produced within neighboring cells at the prompting of interferon prevent the virus from invading.

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Interferon binds to surface receptors of nearby cells, signaling them to produce proteins that inhibit viral replication, thus helping to prevent the spread of the virus.

Which of the Following Statements About Interferon Is Correct