J & K CET Medical J & K - CET Medical Solved Paper-2012

  • question_answer
    Cervical cancer can be caused by

    A)  Chlamydia sp.

    B)  Human papilloma virus

    C)  Herpes simplex virus

    D)  Neisseria gonorrhoeae

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

     The virus, which causes cancer is called oncovirus. Oncogenic viruses are found within several families of DNA containing viruses.   These   groups   include,   the Adenoviridae, Poxviridae, Papovaviridae, etc. Among the papoa viruses, papilloma viruses cause cervical cancer.


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