An insertional mutation caused by viral genome integration may result in "slow" transformation of the host cell if

a) The protein product of the affected host gene is not directly part of an oncogenic pathway
b) The protein product of the affected host gene IS a strong oncogene
c) The host genome already has a normal "cellular" version of the "viral" oncogene present
d) The infected host cell is already fully differentiated so it won't divide further


Answer: a) The protein product of the affected host gene is not directly part of an oncogenic pathway

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