The ability of T_C cells to initiate apoptosis in virally-infected cells and cancer cells is dependent on their ability to produce __________ and __________; proteins that punch holes in the target cell membrane.

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The statement describes the ability of T_C cells to initiate apoptosis in virally-infected cells and cancer cells through the production of proteins that punch holes in the cell membrane. These proteins are known as perforin and granzyme. Choice A is incorrect as interleukin-1 and interleukin-2 are cytokines involved in immune responses, but not in directly killing target cells. Choice C is incorrect as while interferons are involved in antiviral responses, and interleukins are involved in immune responses, they do not directly kill target cells. Choice D is incorrect as antibodies are not proteins that can punch holes in cell membranes, and interferons are not directly involved in directly killing target cells.

The Ability of TC Cells to Initiate Apoptosis in Virally-Infected

The Ability of T_C Cells to Initiate Apoptosis in Virally-Infected