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A cell coded protein formed in response to infection with most animal viruses is

(a) Antigen

(b) Antibody

(c) Interferon

(d) Histone

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Correct option: (c) Interferon

Explanation:

A special defence system works specially against viral infection. It has no effect on micro-organism. Cells invaded by a virus produce an antiviral protein called interferon (IFN). The later is released from the infected cell and on reaching the nearby non-infected cells it makes them resistant to the virus infection.

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