Virus Structure

All viruses contain-

• nucleic acids
• ribosomes
• mitochondria
• cytoplasm

What part of a virus houses the genetic material (DNA/RNA)?

• tail

• nucleus

• capsid

• lipid

Which best describes the basic structure of a virus?

• nucleic acid strand surrounded by a protein coat
• a tail surrounded by a protein coat
• a tail surrounded by a carbohydrate coat
• nucleic acid strand surrounded by a carbohydrate coat

Which statement regarding viruses is true?

• a virus can only reproduce inside of a living cell
• viruses do not contain DNA
• viruses are unicellular
• viruses are generally larger than cells

A virus needs a host cell in order to do which of the following?

• Grow

• Develop

• Reproduce

• Obtain energy

What is the capsid made from?

• proteins
• lipids
• carbohydrates
• nucleic acids

Which of the following components would be found in ALL viruses?

• protein capsid

• nucleic acid (either DNA or RNA)

• an envelope

• tail & tail fibers

What are some reasons that viruses are considered to be nonliving?

• They are not cellular

• They cannot reproduce on their own

• They cannot make proteins

• all of the above

Viruses are cells. 

• True 
• False

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One reason that viruses are considered to be nonliving is that they are not made of ______.

• protein
• viruses
• bacteria
• cells