A Cytotoxic T Lymphocyte, Having Been Activated Against a Particular

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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 T cell will produce proteins that cause the host body cell to die.
• B)The cytotoxic body cell will activate B cells which then produce antibody 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 antibodies against the antigen.

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