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Question
The substance produced by a cell in viral infection that can protect other cells from further infection is ______.
Options
histamine
acetylcholine
interferon
serotonin
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Solution
The substance produced by a cell in viral infection that can protect other cells from further infection is interferon.
Explanation:
Interferons are virus-induced proteins released by infected cells that render neighboring uninfected cells resistant to viral replication by triggering an antiviral state, thereby protecting them from further infection.
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