AIIMS2017ZoologyBiotechnology - Principles and Processes
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.