Viruses

Front

What is true for both bacteria and viruses? Options: 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?

• Viruses can eat and metabolize food.
• Viruses can reproduce only using a host cell.
• Viruses can reproduce on their own at any time.
• Viruses contain DNA, so they are alive.

Back

Viruses can reproduce only using a host cell.

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

Can a virus be cured with antibiotics?

Back

no

Front

Vaccines are made from

Back

dead or weakened viruses

Front

Which is a living thing?

• bacteria
• virus
• bacteria and virus
• neither bacteria and virus

Back

bacteria

Front

Do all viruses make you sick?

Back

False

Front

The only way a virus can reproduce is by making copies of itself.

Back

True

Front

Which is smaller? bacteria, virus, cells

Back

virus

Front

What happens to the cell after the virus infects it?

Back

Often the cell dies.