Herpes Viruses and Cancer

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(Epstein Barr Virus) Virology Test sobre Herpes Viruses and Cancer, creado por gina_evans0312 el 10/02/2014.
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Resumen del Recurso

Pregunta 1

Pregunta
Certain strains for both DNA and RNA viruses are capable of causing cancer
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 2

Pregunta
Why do some viruses induce cancer in their hosts?
Respuesta
  • The needs of virally infected cells are similar to cancerous ones
  • They actively damage DNA by inserting themselves into the host genome
  • They prevent transcription of tumor suppressors

Pregunta 3

Pregunta
Which of the following ways are used by viruses to alter cells (and potentially trigger cancer)?
Respuesta
  • Express genes that alter key transduction pathways
  • Chronic activation of inflammatory responses
  • Integration of viral genome interrupts control of various genes

Pregunta 4

Pregunta
Viral infection, by itself, cannot trigger cancer
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 5

Pregunta
Which of the following must happen in order for viral infection to create cancerous cells? Answer can be single, or multiple.
Respuesta
  • Immunocompromised host
  • Further genetic alterations (other than those caused by cancer)
  • Damage to the cell via cytokines
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