Bacteria vs. Viruses Pre-Test / Post-Test

Which type of cell fights off harmful bacteria?

• white blood cell

• red blood cell

• skin cell

• nerve cell

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

Bacteria can cause infections in....

• people

• animals

• plants

• all of the above

Which system in our bodies fights infections?

• the digestive system

• the immune system

• the cardiovascular system

• all of the above

Which disease is caused by a virus, not bacteria?

• scarlet fever

• pneumonia

• flu

• tuberculosis

By itself, a virus is...

• a living animal

• a type of plant

• lifeless

• a harmful infection

Which disease is caused by bacteria, NOT a virus?

• typhoid fever

• the common cold

• measles

• influenza

Viruses can infect...

• plants

• people

• animals

• all of the above

The viruses that cause colds usually attack the cells in the...

• stomach and intestines

• nose and throat

• brain

• legs and feet

Antibiotics can cure infections caused by...

• viruses

• bacteria

• both of the above answers

• none of the above

Vaccines are made from...

• dead or weakened viruses

• fungi

• allergens

• strong, active viruses