Which activity of the virally invaded cell triggers production of interferon?
A) Activation of rRNA
B) Movement of nuclear proteins to the cytoplasm
C) Production of glycolipids
D) Production of dsRNA
E) Production of dsDNA

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Production of dsRNA in the virally invaded cell triggers the production of interferon. Interferons are produced in response to viral infection and are important for activating the immune system to fight off the infection. When a virus infects a cell, it often produces dsRNA as part of its replication process. The presence of dsRNA is recognized by the cell as a sign of viral infection, which triggers the production of interferon.

Which Activity of the Virally Invaded Cell Triggers Production of Interferon