A cytotoxic T lymphocyte,having been activated against a particular viral antigen,"sees" this same antigen on a host body cell.What will happen?

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The cytotoxic T cell recognizes the viral antigen on the host body cell as foreign and will release proteins, such as perforin and granzyme, which will cause the host cell to undergo apoptosis (programmed cell death). This is an important mechanism for eliminating infected cells to prevent the spread of the virus. The other choices are incorrect as cytotoxic T cells do not produce antibodies or activate B cells, and the antigen cannot hide inside the host cell.

A Cytotoxic T Lymphocyte,having Been Activated Against a Particular Viral