pyq/2021/prelims/70

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?

(A) 1 Only

(B) 2 Only

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 nor 2