The Ability of T_C Cells to Initiate Apoptosis in Virally-Infected

question 72

Multiple Choice

The ability of T_C cells to initiate apoptosis in virally-infected cells and cancer cells is dependent on their ability to produce __________ and __________; proteins that punch holes in the target cell membrane.

• A)interleukin-1; interleukin-2
• B)perforin; granzyme
• C)interferon; interleukins
• D)antibodies; interferons

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