A group of viruses, known as retroviruses, operate by inserting their DNA into t

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A group of viruses, known as retroviruses, operate by inserting their DNA into the genes of the individual that they infect. The insertion of the viral DNA often destroys the affected gene and keeps it from producing its functional protein product. Insertion of the virus into which of the following genes would most likely result in the development of cancer? (This is a thinking question.) Question 4 options: A) Levi button fly gene B) M checkpoint gene C) Stability gene D) Proto-oncogene E) Tumor suppressor gene

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Answer is D) Proto- oncogenes- helps the regulation of cell growth and proliferation. The proviral DNA excision of Porto oncogene causes the random insertion of viral DNA molecule in the excised DNA and changes it to oncogene.

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