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How are gamma interferon produced?

(a) Produced by virus-infected leukocytes

(b) Produced by virus-infected fibroblasts

(c) Produced by activated NK cells

(d) Produced by bacterial activated leukocytes

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Correct choice is (c) Produced by activated NK cells

To explain: Gamma which is immune interferon is produced by certain activated T cells & NK cells. Alpha which is leukocyte interferon is produced by virus-infected leukocytes. Beta fibroblast interferon is produced by virus-infected fibroblasts or epithelial cells.

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