Statement 1: Virus has a nucleic acid which is encased in a protein coat.
Statement 2: The genetic material present in viruses is only DNA.

Statement 1 is correct and Statement 2 is wrong.

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Both Statements are correct.

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Statement 1 is wrong and Statement 2 is correct.

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Both Statements are wrong.

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Solution

The correct option is A Statement 1 is correct and Statement 2 is wrong.
Genetic material in viruses are present either as RNA or as DNA. The genetic material is covered by a protein coat.

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