A transducing retrovirus is one that contains a(n)________________ gene from a previous host cell.When this gene is transduced into a new host genome,the cell will be transformed into a cancer cell.

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A transducing retrovirus contains an oncogene from a previous host cell. When this oncogene is transduced into a new host genome, it may cause uncontrolled cell proliferation and transformation into a cancer cell. Choice A (phosphorylase) is not typically associated with cancer. Choice C (DNA polymerase) and E (protease) are enzymes involved in DNA replication and protein processing, respectively, but are not directly related to retroviral transduction of oncogenes. Choice D (reverse transcriptase) is a viral enzyme that converts RNA into DNA, which is necessary for retroviral replication, but is not the cause of oncogenic transformation.

A Transducing Retrovirus Is One That Contains A(n)________________ Gene from a Previous