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30. The biochemical analysis of the substance known as interferon shows it is a conjugated molecule classified as a

A. Lipoprotein
B. Glycoprotein
✓
C. Nucleoprotein
D. Phosphoprotein

📝 Explanation

Interferons are signaling proteins (cytokines) released by host cells in response to viral pathogens, and they are glycoproteins.

📖 Additional Information

  • Lipoprotein
  • Glycoprotein
  • Nucleoprotein
  • Phosphoprotein

Interferons are signaling proteins (cytokines) released by host cells in response to viral pathogens, and they are glycoproteins.

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