7th Grade Viruses Quiz

What is the protein coat that surrounds the nucleic acid of a virus?

• fur coat

• capsid

• capsule

• cytoplasm

What does a virus need to reproduce?

• another virus

• DNA

• nothing, it goes through mitosis

• a host cell

Which of the following is one way to help prevent viral infection?

• eat only tabasco sauce

• wash your hands with soap and water, rinsing well

• take antibiotics

• stay awake all night

What does a vaccine give your body?

• peptidoglycan

• an active virus

• antibiotics

• a weakened or dead form of a virus

Are viruses made of cells?

• Yes

• No

• Some are, some aren't

True or False:Most viruses are harmful, but many are helpful to your body.

• True

• False

What is the difference between an active virus and a latent virus?

Name one virus, any virus!

Some food contain healthy bacteria, but should foods normally contain viruses?

• Only diary products

• Yes

• No

What is something you learned about bacteria and viruses that you did not already know?

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-2