Which of the following statements about cell-mediated immunity is correct?

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Which of the following statements about cell-mediated immunity is correct?

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Cell-mediated immunity is provided by B-lymphocytes. Cytotoxic T-cells play a key role in cell-mediated immunity. Correct Cell-mediated immunity involves the production of antibodies. Cell-mediated immunity does not target virus-infected cells.

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Cell-mediated immunity is primarily carried out by cytotoxic T-cells, which attack virus-infected and cancerous cells.

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