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

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Interferons are cytokines released by virus-infected cells, but they do not directly cause inflammation. They help protect surrounding cells from viral infections.
Updated On: Feb 20, 2025
  • Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
  • Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
  • Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
  • Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
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The Correct Option is C

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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.
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