A cell has experienced a mutation that results in uncontrolled cell division. Which of the following types of defense cell would most likely interact with the mutated cell and how?
A) This is a cytotoxic T cell that interacts with the mutated cell through an MHC class I molecule.
B) This is a cytotoxic T cell that interacts with the mutated cell through an MHC class II molecule.
C) This is an antigen-presenting cell that interacts with the mutated cell through an MHC class I molecule.
D) This is an antigen-presenting cell that interacts with the mutated cell through an MHC class II molecule.

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Cytotoxic T cells are responsible for killing cancerous or virus-infected cells. They recognize these abnormal cells through interactions with MHC class I molecules, which present endogenous antigens (including mutated proteins from cancer cells) on the surface of all nucleated cells.

A Cell Has Experienced a Mutation That Results in Uncontrolled