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Interferons are :...

Interferons are :

A

Proteins released in minute quantities by animals or plant cells, on being infected with virus

B

Proteins synthesized in large quantities by cells actively engaged in synthesis

C

Hormones released by cells in small quantities which influence some of the various physiological activities

D

Defensive mechanism

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