Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Natural killer cells destroy the target cell by ______.
Options
phagocytosis
producing antibodies
releasing histamines
creating perforin-lined pores
MCQ
Fill in the Blanks
Advertisements
Solution
Natural killer cells destroy the target cell by creating perforin-lined pores.
Explanation:
Natural killer cells release perforins that form pores in a target cell’s membrane, causing it to swell and burst. They do not destroy target cells by phagocytosis, antibody production or histamine release.
shaalaa.com
Is there an error in this question or solution?
