A cell has experienced a mutation that results in uncontrolled cell division. Which of the following types of defense cell would most likely interact with the mutated cell and how?
A. This is an antigen-presenting cell that interacts with the mutated cell through an MHC class I molecule.
B. This is a cytotoxic T cell that interacts with the mutated cell through an MHC class I molecule.
C. This is a cytotoxic T cell that interacts with the mutated cell through an MHC class II molecule.
D. This is an antigen-presenting cell that interacts with the mutated cell through an MHC class II molecule.
Answer: B
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