SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 26

SSC CGL - 17 Aug 2021 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q26

Melatonin encodes proteins in cells to prevent ______ entry.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. virus.

  • In order to stop viruses from entering cells, melatonin encodes proteins.
  • The lung-produced melatonin serves as a defense against Covid-19 infection.
  • Additionally, this stops the production of genes that act as the virus' entrance sites.