Some viruses have the ability to stimulate uncontrolled growth of the host cells, resulting in cancer. Which virus has oncogenic properties?

a. Measles
b. Papilloma
c. Retroviruses
d. Influenza


B
Viruses with the ability to stimulate uncontrolled growth of host cells are referred to as oncogen-ic viruses. Some papillomaviruses (e.g., wart viruses) are oncogenic, giving rise to human cervical cancer.

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