Pathogens/Agents of Disease Review

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

The chicken pox is spread via contact from person to person. In order to prevent getting the chicken pox, you can get a vaccination. Is chicken pox caused by a virus or a bacterium?

• Bacterium
• Virus

What do viruses need to reproduce?

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

Which of the following is not a disease caused by a virus?

• influenza (flu)

• common cold

• zika

• athlete's foot

Which of the following is false about vaccines?

• it contains a small amount of the virus

• you won't get a certain virus if you get the vaccine

• your body produces antibodies to fight it

• flu shot is an example

Why are bacteria cells a prokaryotic?

• They have a nucleus

• They are unicellular

• They lack a nucleus or membrane bound organelles

• They have a nucleus and membrane bound organelles

Which of the following is not true about bacteria?

• smallest living organisms

• main purpose is to replicate

• larger than viruses

• they do not have DNA

Which of the following is not a disease caused by bacteria?

• meningitis

• influenza

• pneumonia

• tuberculosis

Which of the following would a doctor prescribe if you have a bacterial infection?

• vaccine

• antibiotic

• over the counter medicine

• virus medication

What is not a shape for bacteria?

• spiral

• rod

• diamond

• sphere