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The more promising chemotherapeutic agent for treating viral disease is

A
Tetracycline
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Ampicillin
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Interferon
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Anthramycin
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Solution

The correct option is D Interferon
  • Interferons are the proteins which are released by the infected cells to provide protection to the other cells from the infectious agent.
  • Certain interferons are manufactured which can act as vectors by carrying the drugs which can be useful in the treatment of viral infections.
  • The drugs can be transported with the help of the interferons and the infection can be treated.
  • Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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