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The substance given to caner patients in order to activate their immune system and destroy the tumor is

A

histamine

B

interleukin

C

`alpha`-interferon

D

morphine.

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C
Cancer patients are given substances called biological response modifies like `alpha-`interferon which activate their immune system and help in destroying the tumours.
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