STANDARD Zoology Immune System MCQ Question
Interferons are
Protein products of macrophages, which destroy microbes
Protein secreted by Virus infected cells which protect non infected cells from further viral infection
Allergens
Antibody molecules
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Detailed Explanation
Interferons are proteins released by host cells in response to the presence of pathogens such as viruses. They help protect non-infected cells by interfering with viral replication.
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