Intro viruses: structure vs. cells

Multiple Select

Which of the following are characteristics that viruses lack?

• Metabolism

• Ability to respond to environment

• Ability to reproduce on their own

• Cellular structure

Multiple Select

Why are viruses NOT considered to be alive? Choose all that apply (4 CHOICES APPLY).

• They have no cells.

• They have no metabolism.

• They cannot reproduce on their own.

• They have DNA or RNA.

• They do not respond to their environment.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT found in the virus structure?

• DNA

• RNA

• Surface projection

• Capsid

• Capsule

Multiple Choice

What is the function of the surface projections in a virus?

• For movement

• For mobility.

• For motility

• For attachment.

• For generation.

Multiple Choice

What biomolecule makes up the capsid?

• Lipids
• Proteins
• Carbohydrates
• Nucleic acids

Multiple Choice

Which virus structure has a similar function to the nuclear membrane?

• Surface projections

• Capsid

• Genetic material

• Tail sheath

Multiple Select

How can you stop a virus from spreading? (HAS 2 ANSWERS)

• Using vaccines

• Using antibiotics

• Using quarantines

• Sharing needles

Multiple Choice

True or False: Viruses can grow.

• True
• False

Multiple Choice

True or False: Cells go through cellular respiration to produce energy.

• False
• True

Multiple Choice

True or False: Viruses obtain energy and undergo metabolism.

• True
• False

Multiple Choice

True or False: Cells undergo homeostasis (maintain stable internal conditions).

• False

• True

Multiple Choice

True or False: Some cells can use photosynthesis to make sugar, a carbohydrate, that can be turned into energy.

• True
• False