Which statement is TRUE about the CD4 subset of T cells?Select one alternative:They recognise peptides presented by MHC class I.They recognise peptides presented by MHC class II.They kill cells that have phagocytosed bacteria.They kill virally infected cells.
Question
Which statement is TRUE about the CD4 subset of T cells?Select one alternative:They recognise peptides presented by MHC class I.They recognise peptides presented by MHC class II.They kill cells that have phagocytosed bacteria.They kill virally infected cells.
Solution
The correct statement is: They recognise peptides presented by MHC class II.
CD4 T cells, also known as helper T cells, recognize antigens presented by MHC class II molecules, which are typically found on the surface of antigen-presenting cells like macrophages, dendritic cells, and B cells. This recognition is crucial for the activation of the immune response. CD4 T cells do not directly kill infected cells or cells that have phagocytosed bacteria. That's the role of CD8 T cells, also known as cytotoxic T cells, which recognize antigens presented by MHC class I molecules.
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