The scientist who discovered the concept of 'natural killer' cells was: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The scientist who discovered the concept of 'natural killer' cells was:
A. Peter Doherty
B. Rolf Zinkernagel
C. Rolf Kiessling
D. Macfarlane Burnet
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Natural killer (NK) cells were discovered in the 1970s by Rolf Kiessling and others. They are part of innate immunity, killing virus-infected and tumor cells.

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