Viruses Practice 1

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Science
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8th Grade
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Tamra Cargile
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which is the best definition of a virus?
A non-living particle consisting of RNA or DNA surrounded by a protein coat.
A non-living particle consisting of RNA or DNA surrounded by a DNA coat.
A living particle consisting of RNA or DNA surrounded by a protein coat.
A living Particle consisting of protein surrounded by a DNA or RNA coat.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Viruses are not considered to be living.
True
False
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3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A __________ is a tiny non-living particle, containing DNA (or RNA) surrounded by a protein coat, that may cause disease.
bacteria
scab
gene
virus
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A virus needs a _______ cell in order to reproduce.
large
dead
host
weak
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It is a fact that viruses are a living thing.
True
False
Only on Thursday
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Viruses can ______, which is a function of living cells.
grow
evolve
maintain homeostasis
not evolve
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS4-2
NGSS.HS-LS4-5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Is a virus prokaryotic or eukaryotic?
can be both
eukaryotic
neither
prokaryotic
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