Biology PYQ 183 of 227 · Human Health, Diseases & Immunity

Oncogenes are associated with?

  1. ATuberculosis
  2. BHepatitis
  3. CCancer
  4. DTyphoid

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Correct answer: (c) Cancer

Explanation

Oncogenes are genes that, when activated, drive uncontrolled cell growth leading to cancer.

Oncogenic viruses like HPV, Epstein-Barr virus and hepatitis B virus can transform cells into tumours.

Tuberculosis and typhoid are bacterial diseases, not caused by oncogenes.

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