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What is the main function of a cytotoxic T cell?
What is the main function of a cytotoxic T cell?
- Killing cancer cells and cells infected by intracellular pathogens (correct)
- Promoting cell growth and repair
- Transporting antigens to white blood cells
- Producing antigens for immune response
What type of molecule is capable of stimulating an immune response?
What type of molecule is capable of stimulating an immune response?
- Enzyme
- Hormone
- Antigen (correct)
- Antibody
What must an antigen be bound to in order to be recognized by a cytotoxic T cell?
What must an antigen be bound to in order to be recognized by a cytotoxic T cell?
- CD8 glycoprotein
- CD4 glycoprotein
- Class II MHC molecule
- Class I MHC molecule (correct)
What is the role of the T-cell receptor (TCR) in cytotoxic T cell function?
What is the role of the T-cell receptor (TCR) in cytotoxic T cell function?
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Which glycoprotein must accompany the T-cell receptor (TCR) for binding to the class I MHC molecule?
Which glycoprotein must accompany the T-cell receptor (TCR) for binding to the class I MHC molecule?
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