(B) In vertebrates,cells infected with a virus produce special proteins called $Interferons$ $(IFNs)$.These proteins are released into the surrounding

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(B) In vertebrates,cells infected with a virus produce special proteins called $Interferons$ $(IFNs)$.These proteins are released into the surrounding cells and protect non-infected cells from further viral infection.$Interferons$ act as a part of the innate immune system,specifically as a cytokine barrier,by inhibiting the replication of the virus within the host cells.

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In vertebrates,a small protein is produced by cells in response to viral infection,which inhibits further viral replication. Identify this protein.

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Immunoglobulins
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Interferons
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Antitoxins
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Lipoproteins

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Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$a.$ Pneumonia	$p.$ Rhino viruses
$b.$ Common cold	$q.$ Haemophilus influenzae
$c.$ Filariasis	$r.$ Microsporum
$d.$ Ringworm	$s.$ Wuchereria bancrofti

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Match Column-$I$ with Column-$II$ and choose the correct option:-
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$a.$ Pneumonia $p.$ Rhino viruses
$b.$ Common cold $q.$ Haemophilus influenzae
$c.$ Filariasis $r.$ Microsporum
$d.$ Ringworm $s.$ Wuchereria bancrofti