In the context of the cell-mediated immune response, when analyzing the interaction between a cytotoxic T cell and its target cell, which of the following steps correctly describes the sequence of events that occur during this interaction?
A) The T cell receptor (TCR) on the cytotoxic T cell binds to the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I molecule on the target cell, leading to the release of cytokines that activate the target cell.
B) The T cell receptor (TCR) on the cytotoxic T cell binds to the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I molecule on the target cell, leading to the induction of apoptosis in the target cell.
C) The T cell receptor (TCR) on the cytotoxic T cell binds to the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class II molecule on the target cell, leading to the activation of B cells.
D) The T cell receptor (TCR) on the cytotoxic T cell binds to the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I molecule on the target cell, leading to the production of antibodies by the target cell.