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Interferons act against viral infection by

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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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