In humans, common cold is caused by

Rhabdovirus.

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Retrovirus.

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Rhinovirus.

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Bacculovirus.

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Solution

The correct option is C Rhinovirus.
Common cold is caused by the rhinovirus in humans. The virus infects the upper respiratory tract in the humans and belongs to the Picornaviridae family. The infection is characterised by sneezing, coughing, running nose, watery eyes, sore throat, etc.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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