Question

Assertion : Interferons are a type of antibodies produced by body cells infected by bacteria.
Reason : Interferons stimulate inflammation at the site of injury.

• A. If both Assertion and Reason are true and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion
• B. If both Assertion and Reason are true but the Reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion
• C. If Assertion is true but Reason is false
• D. If both Assertion and Reason are false

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Interferon is a glycoprotein which production is induced within virally infected cells. Interferon induces within adjacent cells an antiviral state.