Regarding assertion and reason, choose the correct option Assertion [A]: Interferon alpha helps in treatment of cancer indirectly Reason [R]: Interferons alpha is a biological response modifier
A
Both A and R are true and R explains A
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Both A and R are true R does not explain A
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C
A is true and R is false
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D
Both A and R are false
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Solution
The correct option is ABoth A and R are true and R explains A Tumor cells have been shown to avoid detection and destruction by immune system. Therefore, the patients are given substances called biological response modifiers such as ã-interferon which activate their immune system, slow the growth of tumors and help in destroying the tumor.