Natural killer cells

A) are phagocytes that attack and kill pathogenic microorganisms.
B) attack virus-infected cells by releasing chemicals that lead to cell death.
C) tag pathogenic microorganisms with antibodies.
D) "eat" microorganisms that have been tagged with antibodies.


Answer: B

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