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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.
Does viruses contain RNA?
Some viruses contain RNA; these are known as retroviruses. Others contain DNA.
Retroviruses are well known as cancer causing agents because it?
integrates their proviral DNA next to protooncogenes
How not to get Cancer?
Many cosmetics and personal products contain chemicals that are known carcinogens.
What are cancer causing viruses known as?
The pathogens that cause cancer are called, "Carcinogens."
how to get cancer?
Many cosmetics and personal products contain chemicals that are known carcinogens.
What is an example of a carcinogen Asbestos Benzene Argon or Formaldehyde?
Asbestos and Benzene are examples of carcinogens known to cause cancer in humans. Argon and Formaldehyde are not classified as carcinogens.
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.
Do retroviruses cause Hepititis B?
yes retroviruses cause hepatitis b,they are RNA virus .
Does tide laundry soap have any known carcinogens in them?
Yes! go to wikicancer.org to read about it.
