Cytotoxic T cells destroy their target cells by releasing perforin, which cuts holes in
A) cell membranes.
B) lysosomes.
C) ribosomes.
D) DNA molecules.

Name: Cytotoxic T cells destroy their target cells by releasing perforin, which cuts holes in A) cell membranes. B) lysosomes. C) ribosomes. D) DNA molecules.
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Perforin is a protein that forms pores in the cell membrane of the target cell, causing it to lyse and die. Therefore, the best choice is A) cell membranes.

Cytotoxic T Cells Destroy Their Target Cells by Releasing Perforin