Question 6

(Multiple Choice)

Myxoma virus, a rabbit poxvirus, produces a viroceptor that is a homologue of the interferon-g receptor.What purpose does this serve the virus?


A) It sequesters the interferon-g.
B) It stimulates the host cells to divide.
C) It enhances the release of virus particles from the infected cell.
D) It increases virus replication.
E) It prevents the MHC-I protein from displaying viral peptides.

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