This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Immunology, Subject name: Microbiology
[{'content': 'True about interferon - \nSelect and explain. \nA. It is virus specific, B. It is Bacteria specific, C. Produced from Bacteria, D. Effective against viral infection', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: D \nExplanation: a virus-infected cell will release interferons causing nearby cells to heighten their anti-viral defenses. Reff: Anantharayan & Panikers textbook f microbiology 9th edition pg:155', 'role': 'assistant'}]