Question
Biology Question on human health and disease
When plants/animals are infected with virus, they may produce an anti-viral substance that is capable of inhibiting the multiplication of that virus. Identify the correct name of this substance.
A
Virion
B
Antivirion
C
Antigen
D
Interferon
Answer
Interferon
Explanation
Solution
Virus-infected cells secrete proteins called interferons which protect non-infected cells from further viral infection.