Cell Types vs. Viruses

What do viruses have in common with living cells? They both...

• store genetic information
• have chloroplasts
• use glucose for cellular respiration
• have endoplasmic reticulum

Viruses are cells. 

• True 
• False

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

How could you describe the size of a virus?

• Smaller than bacteria
• Larger than a parasite
• About the size of a dime
• Smaller than a proton

What does a virus ALWAYS surrounding the viral genome?

• capsid

• a fur coat

• membrane envelope

• cell membrane

Sometimes viruses have an extra protective layer called the...

• capsid

• a fur coat

• lipid envelope

• cell membrane

The viral genome is made up of...

• DNA

• RNA

• DNA or RNA

Identify structure W.

• Capsid

• Membrane Envelope

• Viral Genome (RNA/DNA)

• Glycoproteins

Identify structure X.

• Capsid

• Membrane Envelope

• Viral Genome (RNA/DNA)

• Glycoproteins

Classify the pathogen based on is structure

• Bacteria

• Virus

The scientific name for the "spikes" on a virus

• Capsid

• Lipid Envelope

• Viral Genome (RNA/DNA)

• Glycoproteins