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Q.Which one of the following genetically engineered products helps the cells to resist viruses ?
(a) Interleukin
(b) Interferon
(c) Insulin
(d) Renin inhibitors
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Start your 14-day free trial to unlock the full solution →Interferon is the genetically engineered product that helps cells resist viruses.
Interferons are glycoproteins naturally produced by virus-infected cells; they diffuse to neighbouring cells and induce an antiviral state that interferes with viral replication. Recombinant DNA technology is used to produce interferon in genetically engineered bacteria/cell systems on a commercial scale, for use as an antiviral and anticancer therapeutic. Interleukin functions mai …
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