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slava [35]
3 years ago
6

When a cell is infected by a virus, __________ is produced and is secreted from the infected cell to protect nearby uninfected c

ells by binding to surface receptors and initiating synthesis of antiviral proteins.
Biology
1 answer:
Veseljchak [2.6K]3 years ago
3 0

Answer:

The given blank can be filled with interferons.

Explanation:

The signaling molecules or the proteins that get discharged by the cell infected by the virus to protect the adjacent cells by stimulating a safeguarding defense mechanism are termed as interferons.  

The mentioned proteins obstruct the proliferation of viruses and thus helps the cell in getting rid of the infection. These molecules also assist in stimulating the macrophages and the natural killer cells.  

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