Virus vs. Bacteria

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

Viruses are...

• prokaryotic
• eukaryotic
• non-living
• endospores

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

Which of the following is a trait that a virus shares with a living organism?

• They use oxygen
• They have genetic material
• They grow
• They digest food

What do viruses need to reproduce?

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

Viruses can reproduce on their own

• False
• True

Which of the following can be used to prevent a viral infection?

• Vaccine

• Antibiotic

• Probiotic

• Anti-inflammatory

Are larger in size

• Viruses

• Bacteria

• Both viruses and bacteria

Cause disease

• Viruses

• Bacteria

• Both viruses and bacteria

Come in a variety of shapes and sizes

• Viruses

• Bacteria

• Both viruses and bacteria