When plants/animals are infected with virus, they may produce an...

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.

Options

AVirion
BAntivirion
CAntigen
DInterferon

Correct answer

D. Interferon

Step-by-step solution

Virus-infected cells secrete proteins called interferons which protect non-infected cells from further viral infection.

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