Question

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
• B. Both A and R are true R does not explain A
• C. A is true and R is false
• D. Both A and R are false

Answer 1

The correct option is A Both A and R are true and R explains A

Tumour cells have been shown to avoid detection and destruction by the immune system. Therefore, the patients are given substances called biological response modifiers such as alpha-interferons which activate their immune system, slow down the growth of tumours and help in destroying the tumours.