Question

Assertion (A): Virus-infected cells produce interferons.
Reason (R): Interferons can cause inflammation of virus-infected cells.

• A. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
• B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
• C. Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
• D. Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Hint:

Interferons are cytokines released by virus-infected cells, but they do not directly cause inflammation. They help protect surrounding cells from viral infections.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Assertion (A): Cells infected by viruses generate interferons as a component of their antiviral defense, aiding neighboring cells in resisting viral proliferation.
Reason (R): Despite interferons contributing to the immune response, they do not directly induce inflammation within virus-infected cells. Their function is to bolster the immune system's capacity to fight viral infections.