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Interferons are synthesized in response to
- Bacteria
- Mycoplasma
- Viruses
- Fungi
Answer
(3) Viruses
Solution
As per NCERT, under cytokine barriers of innate immunity, virus-infected cells secrete proteins called interferons.
⇒ Interferons protect the non-infected cells from further viral infection.
∴ Interferons are synthesized in response to viruses.
Answer: (3)
AIPMT 2001