Interferons act against viral infection by

Functioning as macrophages

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Directly destroying genetic material of virus

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Providing antibodies

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Protecting other cells against virus

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Solution

The correct option is D Protecting other cells against virus
Interferons

Interferons are cytokine barriers produced by virus infected cells at the time of infection. Interferons form a coating around the infected cell and prevent the cells around it from further infections.

Final answer:

(a.) Protecting other cells against virus

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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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