When plants/animals are infected with virus, they may produce an anti-viral substance that is capable of inhibiting the multiplication of that virus. Identify the correct name of this substance.

Virion

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Antivirion

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Antigen

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Interferon

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Solution

The correct option is D Interferon
Virus attacks a living body by replicating inside the host cells of the individual. In order to stop the replication cycle of the virus, the host cells produce proteins called as interferons. Interferons are signaling proteins, that heighten the anti-viral response of the neighbouring cells.

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