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Cytotoxic T cells can attack target cells with which of these chemical weapons?

secrete organic solvent
secrete strong acid
secrete a cytokine that triggers apoptosis
secrete free radicals
secrete mutant proteins

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Answer:

secrete a cytokine that triggers apoptosis

Step-by-step explanation:

Cytotoxic T cells secrete granzymes and perforins when targeting cells. Additionally they secrete cytokines such as IFN-, TNF-α and TNF-β that act to activate macrophages and help kill infected cells.

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