Cytotoxic T cells are like natural killer (NK) cells because they both ________.
A) secrete interferons
B) secrete perforins
C) participate in the immune response
D) participate in innate immunity
E) secrete tumor necrosis factor (TNF)

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Cytotoxic T cells and natural killer (NK) cells both secrete perforins, which are proteins that create pores in the membranes of target cells, leading to their destruction.

Cytotoxic T Cells Are Like Natural Killer (NK) Cells Because