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MDCAT Biology QUESTION #7762
Question 1

Natural killer (NK) cells are directly activated by which substance?

  • Free radicals
  • Hydrogen peroxide
  • Interferons✔️
  • Oxygen
Correct Answer Explanation

Interferons (produced in response to viral infections) activate NK cells, enhancing their cytotoxic activity against virus-infected cells and tumor cells.