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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