Viruses That Specifically Infect and Lyse Tumor Cells are Called

Question

Viruses that specifically infect and lyse tumor cells are called
A) transfer vectors.
B) temperate.
C) lytic.
D) lysogenic.
E) oncolytic.

Accepted Answer

Viruses that specifically infect and lyse tumor cells are called oncolytic viruses. This is a current area of research for cancer treatment as the virus can selectively target and kill cancer cells, while leaving healthy cells unharmed.