A student has written an incorrect definition of “Oncogenic virus”. Which option should replace it?
- AA physical, chemical or biological agent capable of inducing transformation of normal cells into cancerous cells.
- BA normal cellular gene that can become oncogenic when activated or altered under certain conditions.
- CA gene carried by an oncogenic virus that can contribute to conversion of a normal cell into a cancerous cell.
- DA cancer-causing virus carrying genes that can promote neoplastic transformation.
✓ Correct answer: D
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