Bacteria vs Viruses

Prokaryotes do not have a nucleus. Which of the following is an example of a prokaryote?

• Virus

• Plant

• Bacteria

• Fungi

T/F All bacteria are bad

• True

• False

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.

What helps prevent viral diseases?

• Vaccines
• Antibiotics
• Herbal tea
• Gene Therapy

Bacteria are prokaryotes which means they

• have a nucleus on their capsule
• do not contain a nucleus
• can live in environments with and without oxygen

Bacteria reproduce by binary fission.

• true
• false

Name this bacteria shape

• bacillus
• coccus
• spirillum

Name this bacteria shape

• coccus
• bacillus
• spirillum

Which of these statements is true?

• A virus is unicellular, it has only one cell.

• A virus may sometimes be multicellular, have many cells.

• A virus has no cells