Assertion: Interferons are effective against viruses.
Reason: Proteins which can be synthesized only by genetic engineering are effective against viruses.
(a) If both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) If both Assertion and Reason are correct, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) If Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
(d) If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
(c) If Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
Explanation:
Interferons are proteins that are effective against most viruses. They are naturally produced by virus infected cells. The proteins interact with adjacent cells and make them resistant to virus attack. Now interferons are also being manufactured through genetic engineering. Interferons control the multiplication of virus particles by inhibiting their protein synthesis.