Interferons curb infection of?

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Acellular organisms

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The correct option is D Acellular organisms
Interferons curb infection of viruses. Interferons are a family of signalling proteins that are produced and released by host cells in response to the presence of a variety of viruses. A virus-infected cell will typically release interferons, causing neighbouring cells to boost their antiviral defences.

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

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