Cytotoxic T lymphocytes induce apoptosis of target cells primarily through:
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Correct answer: Perforin and granzyme release
CD8+ T cells kill target cells by releasing perforin and granzymes. These molecules trigger apoptosis in infected or malignant cells.
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