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

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Alpha and beta interferons are not effective for long periods. They have short half-lives and therefore need to be constantly produced and released by cells to provide continued antiviral protection.

All of the Following Are Part of the Mechanism of Action