How do cytotoxic T cells destroy cancer cells and virally infected cells?
A) Their release of perforin puts holes in target cell's membranes.
B) They insert themselves into the target cell's membrane, lysing the cell.
C) They release cytokines that enter the target cell and destroy its nucleus.
D) They produce antibodies that attack the target cell, killing it.

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Cytotoxic T cells release perforin, which forms pores in the target cell's membrane, leading to cell lysis and death. This mechanism is crucial for eliminating cancer cells and cells infected with viruses.

How Do Cytotoxic T Cells Destroy Cancer Cells and Virally