Which of the following statements best supports the hypothesis that viruses can cause cancer? Viruses and cancer cells both replicate rapidly. Genes that regulate cell division are found in some viruses. Cancerous and normal cells share genetic sequences. Cellular DNA has sequences related to viral sequences.
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