Virus Structure

Which letter on the diagram points to the genetic material of the virus?

• a

• b

• c

• d

• e

A capsid is

• a structure that directly causes cell lysis

• the type of virus that attacks bacteria

• the genetic material of a virus

• the protein coat of a virus

What makes up the outside part of a virus?

• protein coat

• cell wall

• cell membrane

• flagellum

When a virus invades a living cell, its _______
takes over the cell's functions.

• outer coat

• genetic material

• core

• cytoplasm

In this Virus structure, what part is number 1

• capsid

• DNA

• Capsule

In this Virus structure, Name number 2

• RNA

• capsid

• DNA

• capsule

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

What part of a virus contains proteins?

• Cell wall

• Nucleus

• Cytoplasm

• Capsid

What part of the phage is the DNA?

• A

• B

• C

• D

What is the primary function of the viral envelope?

• To protect the viral genetic material

• To facilitate attachment to host cells

• To provide energy for viral replication

• To destroy host cell membranes

Which component of a virus is responsible for recognizing and binding to host cells?

• Capsid

• Envelope proteins

• Genetic material

• Lipid bilayer