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Retroviruses are implicated as a cause of cancer in humans because they:


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Carry genes for reverse transcriptase

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May carry cellular protooncogenes in their genome

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May carry cellular v-oncogenes in their genome

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Carry single-stranded RNA as their genetic material

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The correct option is B

May carry cellular protooncogenes in their genome


Retrovirus is a virus that is composed of RNA. Retroviruses have an enzyme, called reverse transcriptase, that gives them the unique property of transcribing their RNA into DNA after entering a cell.

Retroviruses are implicated as a cause of cancer in humans because they may carry cellular proto-oncogenes in their genomes. When these proto-oncogenes get converted into oncogenes due to some chemical, physical or biological agents, they cause cancer.


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