Multiple choice

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

  1. Papillomavirus

  2. Herpesvirus

  3. Adenovirus

  4. Simian virus 40

  5. Polyomavirus
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Herpesvirus is 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.

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