What Is the Role of Protooncogenes in Theories of How

question 51

Multiple Choice

What is the role of protooncogenes in theories of how viruses cause cancer?

• A) They prevent the immune system from attacking cancer- causing viruses.
• B) They cause cancer viruses to replicate faster.
• C) They play a role in the control of cell division.
• D) They make cells more susceptible to infection by cancer- causing viruses.
• E) They prevent cancer- causing viruses from leaving the cell.

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