Home
Class 12
BIOLOGY
Chemical messengers of immune cells are...

Chemical messengers of immune cells are

A

interferons

B

histamines

C

lysozyes

D

both (1) and (2)

Text Solution

AI Generated Solution

The correct Answer is:
**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks for the chemical messengers of immune cells. We need to identify which substances serve this function. 2. **Identifying the Correct Answer**: The chemical messenger of immune cells is known as interferons. Interferons are categorized as cytokines, which are small proteins involved in intercellular signaling. 3. **Role of Interferons**: Interferons are produced in response to viral infections in the body. They help in the communication between cells to trigger the immune response. 4. **Evaluating Other Options**: - **Histamine**: This is a chemical involved in allergic reactions but is not a chemical messenger of immune cells. - **Lysozyme**: These are enzymes that have antibacterial properties but are not classified as chemical messengers of immune cells. 5. **Conclusion**: Based on the evaluation, the only correct answer is interferons. Therefore, the answer to the question is **Interferons**. ---
Promotional Banner

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Find the appropriate option which justifies all these statements. i. Protect the cell by acting a barrier. ii. Regulates the transport of substances in and out of the cell. iii. Receives chemical messengers from other cells. iv. Acts as a receptor. v. Cell mobility , secretions , and absorptions of substances.

Assertion (A) Chemical messengers are chemicals that enable communications of message between tow neurons or between or between neurons and muscles. Reason (R) Chemicals enter the cell through receptor.

Assertion : Chemical messengers are received at the binding sites of receptor proteins. Reason : Chemical messenger gives messages to the cell without entering the cell.

Arrange the following mechanism of receptor and chemical messenger in the correct order I.Receptor regains structure after removal of chemical messengers II.Receptor receives chemical messenger III.Shape of receptor changed after attachment of messenger Choose the correct option

The chemical messengers produced in ductless glands are called:

Second messenger is

Chemical messengers transfer the information to the cell via