Which virus kills cancer cells and aids immunity?
Correct answer: E. Oncolytic
- A. Saccharomyces
- B. Lactobacillus
- C. Penicillium
- D. Lymph Bacterium
- E. Oncolytic
Explanation
Oncolytic viruses are viruses designed or naturally able to infect and destroy cancer cells while sparing normal tissue. They enter tumor cells, replicate inside them, and eventually cause those cells to break apart, which helps shrink the tumor and also alerts the immune system to attack remaining cancer cells.
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