Microbiology Quiz

What are good ways to prevent the spread of viruses and bacteria?

• stay home when sick

• wash your hands

• get vaccinations when recommended

• all of these

Smallpox, yellow fever, polio, Ebola, and influenza are all caused by

• bacteria

• viruses

• bad genes

• fungi

When should people use antibiotics?

• any time they are sick

• when they are sick with a virus

• when they are sick with a bacterial infection

• never

What is A pointing to?

• Capsid

• Viral envelope

• DNA or RNA

• Protein

What is B pointing to?

• Capsid

• Viral envelope

• DNA or RNA

• Protein

What is C pointing to?

• Capsid

• Viral envelope

• DNA or RNA

• Protein

What is D pointing to?

• Capsid

• Viral envelope

• DNA or RNA

• Protein

What is the first step of viral infection?

• Penetration

• Attachment

• Assembly and release

• Biosynthesis

What is the second step of viral infection?

• Penetration

• Attachment

• Assembly and release

• Biosynthesis

What is the third step of viral infection?

• Penetration

• Attachment

• Assembly and release

• Biosynthesis