Which of the above statements is not correct regarding cancer?
(III) and (V)
(II) and (IV)
(I), (III) and (V)
(II), (IV) and (V)
As discussed in Cancer-I -
Oncogenic viruses -
Cancer causing viruses called oncogenic viruses have genes called viral oncogenes. Furthermore, several genes called cellular oncogenes.
- wherein
(c-onc) or proto oncogenes have been identified in normal cells which, when activated under certain conditions, could lead to oncogenic transformation of the cells
Hence, the correct option is (b).