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Interferons are

1. antiviral proteins
2. antibacterial proteins
3. anticancer proteins
4. complex proteins

Correct answer: antiviral proteins

Solution

Interferons are signaling proteins produced by cells in response to viruses. Their main role is to interfere with viral replication and protect nearby cells, so they are classified as antiviral proteins.

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