Multiple choice

Oncogenesis is the process by which normal cells are transformed into cancer cells. Which among the following viruses may have a hit and run mechanism of oncogenesis?

  1. Papillomavirus

  2. Polyomavirus

  3. Simian virus 40

  4. Adenovirus

  5. Herpesvirus

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E Correct answer
Explanation

Herpesvirus are much larger than the DNA viruses having a genome size of 100 to 200 kilobases. These are often co-carcinogens. They may have a hit and run mechanism of oncogenesis.