Multiple choice

Which among the following statements regarding the cytotoxic T-cells of the activated defense mechanism is correct?

  1. They are usually CD4.

  2. They recognise native viral antigen.

  3. They are more readily produced by killed rather than live virus.

  4. They kill viruses directly.

  5. They restrict viral replication.
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E Correct answer
Explanation

The killing early on, in the infection of a virally-infected cell prevents the virus from utilising that cell for replication.

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