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?  

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?   Correct Answer 2 only

The correct answer is 2 only.

Key Points

  • Adenoviruses:
    • ​Adenovirus causes a wide variety of illnesses in humans. This includes gastrointestinal infections to the common cold.
    • Scientists use these viruses as “Viral Vectors” in making vaccines. Viral vectors are tools used to deliver genetic material into cells.
    • 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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