Benchmark Q1

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 can eat and metabolize food.

• Viruses can reproduce only using a host cell.

• Viruses can reproduce on their own at any time.

• Viruses contain DNA, so they are alive.

One important way to control the spread of viruses in through

• the use of vaccines

• drinking a lot of tea

• the use of other types of bacteria

• the use of antibiotics

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

Which of the following is a risk of overusing antibiotics to treat infections>

• Bacteria may become resistant to antibiotics.

• Antibiotics increase the rate of infection.

• Antibiotics cause other diseases to develop.

• Antibiotics only work once.

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Which of the following is a viral infection?

• cholera

• influenza

• strep throat

• tuberculosis

Can a virus be cured with antibiotics?

• yes

• no

Bacteria are

• single-celled organisms
• small plants
• a type of virus
• small animals

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

Bacteria reproduce when each cell divides into

• 2 identical cells
• 2 different cells
• 5 identical cells
• 5 different cells

Which is smaller?

• bacteria
• virus