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Retroviruses are a specific class of virus that infect animals and people by writing their genetic code into the DNA of the animal or human host. Some (but not all) retroviruses cause cancer, either by directly interfering with a part of the host's DNA that prevents cancer or by encouraging the expression of a part of the host's DNA that starts or enhances cancer.
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Virus that have RNA as their genetic material are known as?
retroviruses
Tar consistof hundreds of known?
Carcinogens
What is a cancer causing substance known as?
A Carcinogen.
Retroviruses are well known as cancer causing agents because it?
integrates their proviral DNA next to protooncogenes
Does viruses contain RNA?
Some viruses contain RNA; these are known as retroviruses. Others contain DNA.
What is a virus that contains RNA as its gentic information?
These types of viruses are known as retroviruses. Retroviruses such as (HIV) use RNA to house their genetic material, once they enter a host cell an enzyme known as reverse transriptase to turn the RNA into DNA so it may infect the DNA of the host cell.
What are cancer causing viruses known as?
The pathogens that cause cancer are called, "Carcinogens."
How do carcinogens affect people?
They are any substances that are known to directly cause cancer.
How not to get Cancer?
Many cosmetics and personal products contain chemicals that are known carcinogens.
how to get cancer?
Many cosmetics and personal products contain chemicals that are known carcinogens.
Do retroviruses cause Hepititis B?
yes retroviruses cause hepatitis b,they are RNA virus .
What chemical agents cause cancer?
They are numerous( too many to list ), known as: 'Carcinogens'!
