Table of contents

1. Introduction to Microbiology3h 22m
2. Disproving Spontaneous Generation1h 18m
3. Chemical Principles of Microbiology3h 38m
4. Water1h 28m
5. Molecules of Microbiology2h 23m
6. Cell Membrane & Transport3h 28m
7. Prokaryotic Cell Structures & Functions5h 52m
8. Eukaryotic Cell Structures & Functions2h 18m
9. Microscopes2h 46m
10. Dynamics of Microbial Growth4h 36m
11. Controlling Microbial Growth4h 10m
12. Microbial Metabolism5h 16m
13. Photosynthesis2h 31m
14. DNA Replication2h 25m
15. Central Dogma & Gene Regulation7h 14m
16. Microbial Genetics4h 44m
17. Biotechnology3h 0m
18. Viruses, Viroids, & Prions4h 56m
19. Innate Immunity7h 15m
20. Adaptive Immunity7h 14m
21. Principles of Disease6h 57m

19. Innate Immunity

Interferon Response

Microbiology

19. Innate Immunity

Interferon Response

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about interferon is incorrect?
a) It only works on a few specific types of virus.
b) It makes cells resistant to viral infection.
c) It is a species-specific molecule.
d) It does not directly inactivate viruses.

It only works on a few specific types of virus.

It makes cells resistant to viral infection.

It is a species-specific molecule.

It does not directly inactivate viruses.

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Understand the role of interferons: Interferons are proteins that are part of the immune response to viral infections. They help to inhibit viral replication within host cells.

Analyze the statement 'It only works on a few specific types of virus': Interferons are not limited to a few specific viruses; they have a broad-spectrum antiviral effect, meaning they can act against a wide range of viruses.

Consider the statement 'It makes cells resistant to viral infection': Interferons induce the production of proteins that inhibit viral replication, thus making cells more resistant to viral infections.

Evaluate the statement 'It is a species-specific molecule': Interferons are indeed species-specific, meaning human interferons work in humans, and different species have their own specific interferons.

Review the statement 'It does not directly inactivate viruses': Interferons do not directly attack or inactivate viruses; instead, they trigger cellular mechanisms that inhibit viral replication.