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Cancer causing viruses are calles

A

Oncogenic viruses

B

Retroviruses

C

adenoviruses

D

Poxviruses

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks for the term used to describe viruses that cause cancer. 2. **Identifying the Term**: The specific term for cancer-causing viruses is "oncovirus". 3. **Examples of Oncoviruses**: - One well-known example of an oncovirus is the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), which is linked to cervical cancer. - Another example is the Hepatitis B virus (HBV), which can lead to liver cancer. 4. **Differentiating Other Viruses**: - Retroviruses, such as HIV, are associated with AIDS and not cancer, so they do not fit the definition of oncoviruses. - Adenoviruses are typically responsible for respiratory infections and are not cancer-causing. - Pox viruses, which include those causing smallpox and monkeypox, also do not cause cancer. 5. **Conclusion**: Based on the definitions and examples discussed, the correct answer to the question is "oncovirus". **Final Answer**: Cancer-causing viruses are called oncoviruses. ---
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