Question:

When plants/animals are infected with virus, they may produce an anti-viral substance that is capable of inhibiting the multiplication of that virus. Identify the correct name of this substance.

Updated On: Jul 5, 2022
  • Virion
  • Antivirion
  • Antigen
  • Interferon
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Virus-infected cells secrete proteins called interferons which protect non-infected cells from further viral infection.
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