Viruses and Bacteria

Which of the following is true for both bacteria and viruses?

• both contain genetic material

• can be killed using antibiotics

• have a cell membrane

• have a protein coat

Which statement is true about viruses?

• Viruses contain DNA, so they are alive.

• Viruses can reproduce only using a host cell.

• Viruses can reproduce on their own at any time.

A bacterium reproduces asexually by dividing to form two new bacterial cells. What is the name of the process by which bacteria reproduce?

• meiosis

• mitosis

• budding

• binary fission

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

Unlike the cells of eukaryotes, the cells of bacteria do not have

• a nucleus
• cell walls
• flagellum
• cells

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Besides DNA or RNA, what else is a virus made of?

• a cell wall
• a cell membrane
• a protein coat
• a lipid coat

AIDS, influenza, and Ebola are examples of diseases caused by

• viruses

• parasites

• bacteria

• fungi

One of the differences between bacteria and viruses is

• viruses are living and bacteria are non-living

• bacteria are living and viruses are non-living

• viruses are prokaryotic and bacteria are eukaryotic

Are larger in size

• Viruses

• Bacteria

• Both viruses and bacteria

Contain genetic information in the form of DNA or RNA

• Viruses

• Bacteria

• Both viruses and bacteria

Come in a variety of shapes and sizes

• Viruses

• Bacteria

• Both viruses and bacteria