Cell vs. Virus

Which of the following is NOT something viruses and cells have in common?

• DNA
• nucleus
• has proteins
• has lipids

Which of the following is a characteristic of a prokaryote?

• Nucleus
• Organelles
• Smaller
• multi-celular

All of the following are similarities of prokaryotes and eukaryotes except...

• nucleus
• ribosomes
• cell membrane
• DNA

Which of the following correctly describes viruses?

• non-living because they grow and develop
• living because they can use energy
• non-living because they cannot reproduce on their own
• living because they can maintain homeostasis

What part of the virus protects the DNA and is made of protein?

• Nucleic Acid
• Tail Fibers
• Sheath
• Capsid

Which of the following describes why viruses are particles not cells?

• Cannot metabolize food
• Have nucleic acid
• Are smaller than cells
• They attach to a host cell

Viruses have all of the following components except...

• Surface proteins
• Nucleic Acid
• Nucleus
• Capsid

Why do viruses have surface proteins?

• To send signals to other viruses.
• To maintain their structure.
• To attach to the host cell.
• To reproduce.

Which cell type originated first?

• Prokaryote
• Eukaryote
• Both

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS4-1

Which cell type is multicellular?

• Prokaryote
• Eukaryote
• Both

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-2

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