A Cytotoxic T Lymphocyte, Having Been Activated Against a Particular

question 51

Multiple Choice

A cytotoxic T lymphocyte, having been activated against a particular viral antigen, "sees" this same antigen displayed on the surface of a host cell. What will happen?

• A) The cytotoxic body cell will activate B cells which then produce antibody against the antigen.
• B) The cytotoxic T cell will produce antibodies against the antigen.
• C) The antigen will move inside of the host body cell, thereby hiding from the cytotoxic T cell.
• D) The cytotoxic T cell will produce proteins that cause the host body cell to die.

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