Asked by Nguy?n Thu H??ng on May 07, 2024
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The inactivation of the host cell protein p53 benefits human papillomavirus (HPV)
A) by removing all of the components in the cell that can attack the infection.
B) by causing the cell to lyse and spill the viral load, allowing the virus to move to other cells.
C) because p53 is a signal to produce T cells to fight the infection.
D) by allowing the infected cell to go through repeated cell division, thus replicating the virus.
E) All of the answer choices are benefits to HPV.
Protein P53
A tumor suppressor protein involved in cell cycle regulation and apoptosis, playing a key role in preventing cancer development.
Cell Division
The process by which a parent cell divides into two or more daughter cells, essential for growth, repair, and reproduction of living organisms.
Human Papillomavirus
A group of viruses that can cause warts on the skin and mucous membranes or lead to various forms of cancer, including cervical, anal, and oropharyngeal cancers.
- Acquire knowledge about the effects of mutations on reproductive health.
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Zybrea KnightMay 07, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Inactivation of p53 allows infected cells to continue through the cell cycle without the usual checkpoints, leading to increased cell division and replication of the virus. This ultimately benefits HPV by allowing it to persist and spread within the host.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the effects of mutations on reproductive health.