A group of blood proteins that have antiviral effects and include alpha, beta, and gamma types are known as:

A. interferons
B. hybridomas
C. squamous cells
D. monoclonal antibodies


a
Rationale: Interferons are a group of blood proteins that have antiviral effects. There are three types: alpha (2a and 2b), beta, and gamma.

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