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Which cells produce perforin and granzymes to induce apoptosis in target cells?

A. Cytotoxic T cells
B. Dendritic cells
C. Eosinophils/basophils
D. Macrophages/neutrophils
E. Mast cells

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Final answer:

Cytotoxic T cells produce perforin and granzymes to induce apoptosis in target cells.

Step-by-step explanation:

The cells that produce perforin and granzymes to induce apoptosis in target cells are Cytotoxic T cells. These cells recognize infected cells through antigen presentation and release perforin and granzymes to destroy the infected cell.

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