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Interferon is a...

Interferon is a

A

Low molecular weight protein which inhibits viral multiplication

B

RNA used for DNA synthesis

C

Protein used for the transportation of oxygen

D

Protein inhibits DNA synthesis

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(a) Interferon : During infection of viruses on human cells, a protein having 270 amino acids is synthesized known as interferon. This protein helps in developing defence mechanism against the same virus or others also.
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