MCQ
Interferon is
  • A
    Bacteria
  • Anti-Viral
  • C
    Anti-algal
  • D
    Anti-bacterial

Answer

Correct option: B.
Anti-Viral
b
(b) Interferon is a low weight antiviral protein produced by host cell in response to viral infection which inhibits viral multiplication and it protects cells against any viral infection.

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