Answer: oncogenic
Explanation:
HPV stands for papillomavirus in humans. This is the sexually transmitted infection that is most widespread. HPV is generally harmless and goes away by itself, but can cause cancer or genital warts in certain forms.
Human papillomavirus (HPV) has more than 200 forms out of which around 40 forms are present at genital area including vagina, vulva, cervix, uterus, penis, and scrotum. During sexual activity, certain forms of HPV are spread.
Oncognic virus conisst of a gene which may cause cancer. Such genes are often mutated in tumour cells, or are expressed at high rates.
HPV commonly causes cervical cancer which changes the growth rate and properties of the host cells and that is why said as oncogenic virus.
Hence, the correct answer is oncogenic.
