Tc cells recognize epitopes only when the latter are held by:
a. MHC proteins
b. B cells
c. Interleukin 2
d. Granzyme

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Understand that Tc cells, or cytotoxic T cells, recognize antigens in the form of epitopes only when these epitopes are presented on the surface of other cells.

Recall that the presentation of epitopes to Tc cells is done by Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) proteins, specifically MHC class I molecules.

Recognize that B cells are involved in antibody production and do not present epitopes to Tc cells in this context.

Know that interleukin 2 is a cytokine involved in T cell proliferation, not in epitope presentation.

Understand that granzyme is a molecule used by Tc cells to induce apoptosis in target cells, not for epitope recognition.

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