In the figure showing the activation of cytotoxic T cells, the protein labeled C that punches hole in the plasma membrane of the infected host cell is called
A)granzyme
B)granulysin
C)perforin
D)antigen
E)lymphotoxin

Question

In the figure showing the activation of cytotoxic T cells, the protein labeled C that punches hole in the plasma membrane of the infected host cell is called 
A)granzyme 
B)granulysin 
C)perforin 
D)antigen 
E)lymphotoxin

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The protein labeled C in the figure is shown to create pores or holes in the plasma membrane of the infected host cell. This protein is called perforin, which is mainly released by cytotoxic T cells to destroy virus-infected or cancerous cells.

In the Figure Showing the Activation of Cytotoxic T Cells