Bacteria, Viruses and the Immune System

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.

The use of what modern technology has cause the rise in resistant bacteria

• vaccines

• antibiotics

• fertilizers

• solar panels

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

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.

Can a virus be cured with antibiotics?

• yes

• no

How do germs enter the body?

• From touching a mucous membrane
• From not washing your hands
• a.  From touching your face
• All of the above

Viruses multiply: 

• By conjungation
• By taking over a cell's functions
• By binary fission
• Both sexually and asexually

______:Some serve as surveillance, some recognize and kill virus-infected cells directly & some help B-cells to make antibodies

• T-Cells

• B-Cells

• Dendritic Cells

• Antibodies

______: antibody factory

• T-Cells

• B-Cells

• Dendritic Cells

• Antibodies