wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Cytokines that provide non specific immunity against virus are

A
Interleukin
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
Tumour necrosis
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Colony stimulating
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
Interferon
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is D Interferon
  • Interferon is a group of proteins that increases the resistance of cells to viral infection
  • Interferon also acts as cytokines and are involved in the generation of the immune responses.
  • Three types of interferons have so far been discovered, alpha, beta, and gamma, all of which have immune-modulating effects.
  • Interferons are used in the treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Communicable Diseases
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon