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The substance produced by virus-infected cells that protects other cells from further viral infection is called:
- A.Interferon
- B.Histamine
- C.Collagen
- D.Interleukin
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Correct answer: A — Interferon
Solution
- Virus-infected cells release proteins known as interferons.
- These proteins bind to neighboring healthy cells.
- This binding induces an antiviral state in the healthy cells.
- Hence the answer is (A).
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