Differentiate between.
Antibodies and interferons

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Antibodies are specific proteins synthesized by the host in response to an antigen, whereas interferons are virus-induced proteins produced by cells infected with viruses. The interferon response is much quicker than the antibody response.

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Differentiate between.Antibodies and interferons

Antibodies are specific proteins synthesized by the host in response to an antigen, whereas interferons are virus-induced proteins produced by cells infected with viruses. The interferon response is much quicker than the antibody response.

Differentiate between.
Antibodies and interferons