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?

QUESTION

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Science & Technology

Prelims 2021

Consider the following statements:

Adenoviruses have single-stranded DNA genomes whereas retroviruses have double-stranded DNA genomes.
Common cold is sometime caused by an adenovirus whereas AIDS is caused by a retrovirus. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect: Adenoviruses have double-stranded DNA genomes. Retroviruses have single-stranded RNA genomes.

Statement 2 is correct: Adenoviruses are one of the many viruses that can cause the common cold. AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), which is a type of retrovirus.

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