Consider the following statements:

  1. Adenoviruses have single-stranded DNA genomes whereas retroviruses have double-stranded DNA genomes.
  2. Common cold is sometime caused by an adenovirus whereas AIDS is caused by a retrovirus.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2021 Prelims]

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


Answer: (b)        

Explanation:

  • Adenoviruses have double-stranded DNA genomes while Retroviruses have single-stranded DNA genomes. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
  • Common cold can sometimes be caused by adenoviruses while AIDS is caused by a retrovirus. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

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