One mechanism by which viruses may cause cancer is to interrupt the genetic regulatory sequences of repressor proteins. Which of the following types of viruses is most likely to be involved in causing cancer by this mechanism?
A) dsRNA viruses
B) -ssRNA viruses
C) +ssRNA viruses
D) retroviruses
E) both +ssRNA and -ssRNA viruses

Question

One mechanism by which viruses may cause cancer is to interrupt the genetic regulatory sequences of repressor proteins. Which of the following types of viruses is most likely to be involved in causing cancer by this mechanism?
A)	dsRNA viruses
B)	-ssRNA viruses
C) +ssRNA viruses
D)	retroviruses
E)	both +ssRNA and -ssRNA viruses

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Retroviruses can integrate their genetic material into the host genome, potentially disrupting regulatory sequences of genes, including those of repressor proteins, which can lead to cancer.

One Mechanism by Which Viruses May Cause Cancer Is to Interrupt