The primary mechanism whereby cytotoxic T cells are able to destroy infected cells involves

A) activation of the complement system.
B) the incorporation of perforins into the cell membrane.
C) phagocytosis.
D) incorporation of the major attack complex.
E) enzymatic degradation


Ans: D) incorporation of the major attack complex.

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