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?

The correct answer is (c).

Adenoviruses are a group of viruses that can cause a variety of diseases, including the common cold, conjunctivitis, and respiratory infections. They have a single-stranded DNA genome. Retroviruses are a group of viruses that can cause a variety of diseases, including AIDS, cancer, and neurological disorders. They have a double-stranded RNA genome.

Statement 1 is correct because adenoviruses have a single-stranded DNA genome. Statement 2 is also correct because AIDS is caused by a retrovirus. Therefore, both statements are correct.

Option (a) is incorrect because statement 2 is also correct. Option (b) is incorrect because statement 1 is also correct. Option (d) is incorrect because both statements are correct.