This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: General, Subject name: Microbiology
Nobel prize for the discovery of oncogenic viruses were given to: 
Select and explain. 
A. Ellerman and Bang, B. Rous, C. Bittner, D. Shope
B: Rous
Answer: B: Rous 
Explanation: Ans: b (Rous) Ref: Ananthanarayan, 7th ed, p. 574Rous won nobel prize for the discovery that Fowl sarcoma is caused by viruses.Ellerman and Bang - First observed the association of viruses with malignancy similar to an infectious diseaseBittner-Association of breast cancer with viruses transmitted through breast milkShope - Isolated rabbit fibroma virus and papilloma virus