All of the following are true of the natural killer cells

(NK cells) EXCEPT that they
a. are most active in innate responses.
b. are central to adaptive immunity, like B and T
cells.
c. alert the immune system to the presence of
antigens.
d. kill weakened or dying body cells.
e. combat viral infections and cancer.


Answer: c

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