Components of innate immunity that are active against viral cells includes______________?
Correct answer: A. NK Cells
- A. NK Cells
- B. Cytotoxic T cells
- C. B cells
- D. Memory B cells
Explanation
Natural killer cells are innate lymphocytes that destroy virus-infected cells without prior antigen-specific sensitisation. Cytotoxic T cells also kill infected cells, but they belong to adaptive cellular immunity.
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