All of the following are true regarding Natural Killer cells EXCEPT they have a role in detecting and killing tumor cells they are phagocytic cells they have the ability to kill some virus infected body cells. they are a type of lymphocyte.
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Natural Killer (NK) cells have a role in detecting and killing tumor cells: This statement is true. NK cells are known for their ability to detect and kill tumor cells as well as virus-infected cells. Show more…
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