Viruses Quiz

Which of the following is NOT an example of a virus?

• Covid-19

• Flu

• Strep Throat

• Chicken Pox

Viruses are considered as...

• Living Things

• Cells

• Nonliving things

• Bacteria

Which of the following is a virus that affects a bacteria?

• Bacteriophage

• Bacteriovirus

• Vaccination

• Coronavirus

What do viruses need to reproduce?

• They cannot reproduce.

• They need a host cell to reproduce.

• They can reproduce both sexually and asexually.

• They reproduce asexually through budding.

Viruses can be treated with antibiotics.

• True

• False

What part of a virus is the protein capsule that houses the genetic material (DNA/RNA)?

• Viral Membrane

• Capsid

• Nucleus

• Cell Wall

Which of the following is something that cells and viruses have in common.

• Cell Membrane

• Genetic material (DNA/RNA)

• Nucleus

• Both have Ribosomes

Why is it recommended to get a flu shot every year?

• Because the Flu gets stronger each year.

• Because the Flu can mutate into new variants each year.

• Because the virus is ineffective after a year.

• Flu viruses replicate more rapidly over time.

What happens in a lytic cycle?

• Virus injects its DNA into the Cell

• Virus immediately kills the host cell's DNA

• Virus remains dormant for 6 months before taking over the cell

• Virus enters and leaves the host cell.

Viruses are usually

• Small in size

• Large in Size

• Larger than Bacteria

• Larger than a Plant Cell