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Biology
Vaccines and Interferons
Interferons a...
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Interferons are the protein molecules produced from the
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Normal cells
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Infected host cells
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Macrophages
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B. Lymphocytes
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Solution
The correct option is
A
Infected host cells
Interferon is the proteins that are released by the host cells in response to the attack of the virus.
These are categorised as signal proteins. These have the tendency to interfere with the viral replicative cycle and stop their proliferation.
This alarm the nearby cells to enhance their anti-viral defenses.
So, the correct answer is option B.
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