Four of the following are true of herpes simplex 1. Which one is the exception?

a. It is a DNA virus.
b. It has a latent phase in its replication cycle.
c. It can remain latent in nerve cells for years.
d. Activation of the latent virus causes cold sores.
e. Once activated it causes a form of skin cancer.


ANSWER: e

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