Question:

Interferons are a type of antibodies produced by body cells infected by bacteria. Interferons stimulate inflammation at the site of injury.

Updated On: Jul 28, 2022
  • If both Assertion and Reason are true and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion, then mark
  • If both Assertion and Reason are true but the Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion, then mark
  • If Assertion is true statement but Reason is false, then mark
  • If both Assertion and Reason are false statements, then mark
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The Correct Option is D

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Interferon is a glycoprotein production of which is induced within virally infected cells. Interferon induces within adjacent cells an antiviral state. So, both assertion and reason are false.
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Immune System

It consists of tissues, cells, soluble molecules like antibodies and lymphoid organs. The WBC cells called the leucocytes have a significant role as they seek out to destroy the disease-causing organisms. These leucocytes are stored in different locations in the body including the spleen, bone marrow, and thymus. These organs are called as the lymphoid organs. The leucocytes are also present in the lymph nodes of the body.It is considered as the main lymphoid orga and. It produces all the blood cells including the lymphocytes. The thymus is an organ that is present near to the heart, beneath the breastbone.