Viruses

Are viruses considered to be living organisms? Why or why not?

Are viruses considered to be cells? Would they be included in these cell theory statements?

Compare and contrast a virus to a cell. What would be some differences? What are some similarities?

True or False: Viruses can be treated with antibiotics

• True
• False

True or False: Viruses are smaller than hosts they infect

• True
• False

True or False: Viruses are prokaryotes.

• True
• False

True or False: Viruses require a host to reproduce.

• True
• False

True or False: Viruses only target animals (including humans).

• True
• False