Bacteria and Viruses

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

• both contain genetic material

• can be killed using antibiotics

• have cell organelles

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.

Medicine used to fight bacterial infections

• vaccines

• antibiotics

• fertilizers

Used to prevent the spread of a virus

• vaccines

• antibiotics

• Aspirin

Which of the following is a risk of overusing antibiotics to treat infections>

• Bacteria may become resistant to antibiotics.

• Antibiotics increase the rate of infection.

• Antibiotics cause other diseases to develop.

What do viruses need to reproduce?

• More viruses

• A host cell

• Bacteria

Which of the following is a viral infection?

• salmonella (food poisoning)

• influenza (Flu)

• strep throat (streptococcus)

Can a virus be cured with antibiotics?

• yes

• no

Living cell that does not have a nucleus

• Prokaryote

• Eukaryote

• Virus

A disease causing microorganism

• Pathogen

• Mutation

• Antibody

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