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Which of the following substances are produced by the body cells to protect uninfected cells from viral invasion ?

A
Histamine
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Complement
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C
Natural killer cells
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D
Interferons
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Solution

The correct option is D Interferons
Interferons (IFNs) are a group of signaling proteins made and released by host cells in response to the presence of several viruses. In a typical scenario, a virus-infected cell will release interferons causing nearby cells to heighten their anti-viral defenses. Interferons are a group of proteins called cytokines produced by white blood cells, fibroblasts, or T-cells as part of an immune response to a viral infection or other immune trigger. The name of the proteins comes from their ability to interfere with the production of new virus particles.

So, the correct option is 'Option D'.

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