Viruses and Bacteria

Front

Which of the following is true for both bacteria and viruses?

• both contain genetic material
• can be killed using antibiotics
• have a cell membrane
• have a protein coat

Back

both contain genetic material

Front

Which statement is true about viruses?

Back

Viruses can reproduce only using a host cell.

Front

The use of what modern technology has caused the rise in resistant bacteria?

Back

antibiotics

Front

One important way to control the spread of viruses is through:
- the use of vaccines
- drinking a lot of tea
- the use of other types of bacteria
- the use of antibiotics

Back

the use of vaccines

Front

Characteristic of both viruses and bacteria:

Back

They contain proteins and nucleic acids.

Front

What is the name of the process by which bacteria reproduce asexually by dividing to form two new bacterial cells?

Back

binary fission

Front

Which of the following is true?
- Viruses and bacteria are both prokaryotes.
- Bacteria are eukaryotes and viruses are prokaryotes.
- Some bacteria are prokaryotes and some are eukaryotes.
- All bacteria are prokaryotes.

Back

All bacteria are prokaryotes.

Front

What process is this? Options: phagocytosis, lytic cycle, lysogenic cycle, formation of antibodies

Back

lysogenic cycle

Front

Which viral life cycle kills its host cell by lysing (bursting)?

Back

Lytic Cycle

Front

Which of the following is a viral infection? cholera, influenza, strep throat, tuberculosis

Back

influenza