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1. Introduction to Microbiology3h 22m
2. Disproving Spontaneous Generation1h 18m
3. Chemical Principles of Microbiology3h 38m
4. Water1h 28m
5. Molecules of Microbiology2h 23m
6. Cell Membrane & Transport3h 28m
7. Prokaryotic Cell Structures & Functions5h 52m
8. Eukaryotic Cell Structures & Functions2h 18m
9. Microscopes2h 46m
10. Dynamics of Microbial Growth4h 36m
11. Controlling Microbial Growth4h 10m
12. Microbial Metabolism5h 16m
13. Photosynthesis2h 31m
14. DNA Replication2h 25m
15. Central Dogma & Gene Regulation7h 14m
16. Microbial Genetics4h 44m
17. Biotechnology3h 0m
18. Viruses, Viroids, & Prions4h 56m
19. Innate Immunity7h 15m
20. Adaptive Immunity7h 14m
21. Principles of Disease6h 57m

20. Adaptive Immunity

Functions of T Lymphocytes

Microbiology

20. Adaptive Immunity

Functions of T Lymphocytes

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Tc cells recognize epitopes only when the latter are held by

MHC proteins.

B cells.

Interleukin-2.

Granzyme.

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Understand the role of Tc cells, also known as cytotoxic T cells, in the immune system. They are responsible for identifying and destroying infected cells.

Learn about epitopes, which are specific parts of an antigen that are recognized by immune cells. Tc cells recognize epitopes presented on the surface of infected cells.

Explore the function of Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) proteins. These proteins present epitopes on the surface of cells, allowing Tc cells to recognize them.

Differentiate between MHC Class I and Class II proteins. Tc cells specifically interact with MHC Class I proteins, which present epitopes from intracellular pathogens.

Review the process of antigen presentation. Infected cells display epitopes via MHC Class I proteins, which are then recognized by Tc cells, leading to the destruction of the infected cell.