Cells that leave the thymus with the ability to bind to class I major histocompatibility (MHC) molecules will develop into
A) macrophages.
B) cytotoxic T cells.
C) suppressor T cells.
D) helper T cells.
E) B cells.

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Cytotoxic T cells are the type of cells that develop from precursors that leave the thymus and have the ability to bind to class I MHC molecules. These cells play a crucial role in the immune system by directly killing infected or cancerous cells.

Cells That Leave the Thymus with the Ability to Bind