Question

An example of tumour inducing RNA virus is

• A. Simian Virus $40$
• B. Herpes virus
• C. Adeno virus
• D. Rous Sarcoma

Answer 1

The correct option is D Rous Sarcoma

• Rous sarcoma is a virus which belongs to the group of the retrovirus.
• This is an oncovirus which can induce or stimulate the oncogene.
• The virus infection results in the formation of tumours due to activation of the proto- oncogene.
• This virus is responsible for the formation of tumours in the chickens.
• Thus, the correct answer is option D.