Question

Assertion (A): Virus-infected cells produce interferons.
Reason (R): Interferons can cause inflammation of virus-infected cells.

• A. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
• B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
• C. Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
• D. Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Hint:

Interferons are cytokines released by virus-infected cells, but they do not directly cause inflammation. They help protect surrounding cells from viral infections.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Assertion (A): Virus-infected cells indeed produce interferons as a part of the antiviral defense mechanism to help other cells resist viral infection.
Reason (R): While interferons have a role in immune response, they do not directly cause inflammation in virus-infected cells. Instead, they enhance the immune system’s ability to combat viruses.