Which is a characteristic of natural killer (NK) cells?
A) They bind to and lyse antibody-coated cells in ADCC.
B) They require the presence of MHC to respond to antigen.
C) They produce antibody to act on foreign antigens.
D) They possess the TCR on their membrane surface.

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NK cells are involved in antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC), where they bind to and lyse antibody-coated cells. They do not require MHC to respond to antigens, do not produce antibodies, and do not possess T-cell receptors (TCR).

Which Is a Characteristic of Natural Killer (NK) Cells