in-a-viral-infection-how-do-cytotoxic-t-cells-specifically-target-and-kill-infec

Question

In a viral infection, how do cytotoxic T cells specifically target and kill infected host cells?

Accepted Answer

By recognizing viral antigens presented on MHC class I molecules and inducing apoptosis.

Answer

By releasing cytokines to recruit other immune cells.

Answer

By engulfing the virus through phagocytosis.

Answer

By producing antibodies that neutralize the virus.