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Interferon :...

Interferon :

A

Kills the virus in virus infected cell

B

Kills the virus and destroy cancerous cell

C

Stimulates the T.I.P. (Translation Inhibiting protein)

D

Antibacterial

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Interferon**: - Interferon is an antiviral protein produced by cells in response to viral infections. It is part of the body's immune response. 2. **Function of Interferon**: - When a cell is infected by a virus, it releases interferons. These proteins act on neighboring uninfected cells, preparing them to resist viral infection. 3. **Mechanism of Action**: - Interferons stimulate the production of translation-inhibiting proteins (TIP) in adjacent cells. These proteins inhibit the virus's ability to translate its own proteins, effectively preventing the virus from replicating. 4. **Evaluating Options**: - **Option A**: States that interferon kills the virus in the virus-infected cell. This is incorrect because interferon does not directly kill viruses. - **Option B**: Claims that interferon kills the virus and destroys cancerous cells. This is also incorrect as interferon does not have a direct role in killing cancer cells. - **Option C**: States that interferon stimulates TIP (Translation Inhibiting Protein). This is correct and aligns with the function of interferon. - **Option D**: Claims that interferon is antibacterial. This is incorrect since interferon is specifically antiviral. 5. **Conclusion**: - The most appropriate answer is Option C, as it accurately describes the role of interferon in stimulating translation-inhibiting proteins.
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  • Read the following statements a) Interferons are secreted by viral infected cell & protect viral infected cells from further infection. b) Interferons are secreted by viral infected cells & protect non-infected cell from further viral infection. c) Interferons are secreted by normal cell & protect non-infected cell from further viral infection. d) Interferons are secreted by normal cell & protect adjacent viral infected cell from further infection. How many statements are wrong?

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    One
    B
    Two
    C
    Three
    D
    Four
  • Read the statement and choose the correct option (I) Secretion of interferons is a physiological barrier of innate immunity II. T-lymphocytes are responsible for cell mediated immunity III. Injection given against snake venom is a type of active immunisation IV. Antibodies produced during allergic reactions are of IgA type

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    I and II alone are correct
    B
    II and IV alone are correct
    C
    I alone is correct
    D
    II alone is correct
  • Read the statement and choose the correct option A. Secretion of interferons is a physiological barrier of innate immunity B. T-lymphocytes are responsible for cell mediated immunity C. Injection given against snake venom is a type of active immunisation. D. Antibodies produced during allergic reactions are of IgA type.

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    B
    B and D
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