Interferon that is produced by the body in response to a viral attack is ........

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Interferon that is produced by the body in response to a viral attack is :

A catalyst

A protein

An inorganic

A hormone

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Explanation:

Interferons are a group of signaling proteins made and released by host cells in response to the presence of several viruses. In a typical scenario, a virus-infected cell will release interferons causing nearby cells to heighten their anti-viral defenses.