An antiviral protein released from infected and dying cells is

Antigen.

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Antibody.

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Antiserum.

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Interferon.

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Solution

The correct option is A Interferon.
Interferons are proteinaceous in nature. These are released by the virally infected and dying cells as a response to the attack. Interferons are named for their ability to interfere with viral replication by protecting cells from virus infections. It induces antiviral mechanism in the neighbouring cells.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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Assertion: Interferons are the chemicals that help in the elimination of viral infections.

Reason: Interferons released by infected cells, reach nearby unaffected cells and make them resistant to viral infection.

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