Bacteria vs Viruses

Scientists classify viruses as nonliving.

• True
• False

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.

• Viruses contain DNA, so they are alive.

Which pathogens can cause disease?

• Viruses

• Bacteria

• Both viruses and bacteria

What helps prevent viral diseases?

• Vaccines
• Antibiotics
• Herbal tea
• Gene Therapy

Which are considered to be living organisms?

• Viruses

• Bacteria

• Both viruses and bacteria

Bacterial infections are treated with

• Essential oils

• Antibiotics

• Probiotics

• Aspirin

What do viruses need to reproduce?

• they need genetic material
• They need a host cell
• They need  bacteria
• They need insulin

How are viruses harmful to host cells?

• They are not harmful
• They replace the nucleus with a viral nuclei
• They use the host cell for food
• They destroy the host cell during replication

Are considered to be living organisms

• Viruses

• Bacteria

• Both viruses and bacteria