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Interferons are synthesized in response to
A
Mycoplasma
B
Bacteria
C
Viruses
D
Fungi
Detailed Solution
Interferons are glycoproteins secreted by virus-infected cells.
They protect neighbouring uninfected cells from further viral infection by making them produce antiviral proteins.
So interferons are synthesised in response to viruses. (Recombinant interferons are used in treating some viral diseases and cancers.)
They protect neighbouring uninfected cells from further viral infection by making them produce antiviral proteins.
So interferons are synthesised in response to viruses. (Recombinant interferons are used in treating some viral diseases and cancers.)