Which of the following correctly describes papilloma virus (HPV) effects on cell growth?

A. Viral E7 degrades cellular p53
B. Causes insertional inactivation of critical genes
C. Viral E6 perturbs the normal function of cellular Rb
D. Viral E6 stimulates degradation of cellular p53


Ans: D. Viral E6 stimulates degradation of cellular p53

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