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Which of the following statements best supports the hypothesis that viruses can cause cancer?

A. Cellular DNA has sequences related to viral sequences.

B. Cancerous and normal cells share genetic sequences.

C. Viruses and cancer cells both replicate rapidly.

D. Genes that regulate cell division are found in some viruses.

Answer Explanation:

Viruses can cause cancer by inserting their genetic material into the host cell's DNA, disrupting the normal regulation of cell division and growth. This process is called viral oncogenesis. Some viruses, such as human papillomavirus (HPV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV), are known to cause certain types of cancer in humans. Genes that regulate cell division are found in some viruses. This statement implies that some viruses have the ability to alter the host cell's genes and induce cancerous changes.

 

Therefore, the Correct Answer is D.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Science

  • Q #1: Lithium has an atomic number of 3 and a mass number of 7. Which of the following is the number of protons in a lithium atom?

    A. 12

    B. 3

    C. 4

    D. 7

    Answer Explanation

    The number of protons in an atom is equal to its atomic number. In this case, lithium has an atomic number of 3, so it contains 3 protons.

    The other choices (A, C, and D) do not represent the correct number of protons for a lithium atom.

  • Q #2: In a hypertonic solution, water flows through aquaporins embedded in the plasma membrane of the cell. This type of transport is best known as which of the following?

    A. Osmosis

    B. Diffusion

    C. Facilitated diffusion

    D. Active transport

    Answer Explanation

    One of the ways that cells regulate their water balance is by adjusting to different solute concentrations in their environment. When a cell is placed in a solution that has a higher concentration of solutes than the cell itself, the solution is called hypertonic. In this case, water will tend to move out of the cell through special channels called aquaporins, which are embedded in the plasma membrane. This movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane is a type of passive transport called osmosis. Osmosis does not require any energy input from the cell, unlike other forms of transport such as diffusion, facilitated diffusion, or active transport. 

     

  • Q #3: Which of the following is the process in which an ovarian follicle matures and releases a reproductive egg?

    A. Oogenesis

    B. Ovulation

    C. Menstruation

    D. Fertilization

    Answer Explanation

    The process in which an ovarian follicle matures and releases a reproductive egg is called ovulation. Ovulation is one of the phases of the menstrual cycle, which also includes follicular phase, luteal phase and menstruation