Virus Quiz

What can be found in both viruses and cells?

• cell membrane

• genetic information

• nucleus and organelles

What do viruses need to reproduce?

• they need genetic material

• they need a host cell

• they need bacteria

Why are vaccines important?

• they cure viruses

• they improve immunity to viruses

• they kill viruses

What does it mean when the viruses cause the cell to "lyse"?

• the cell ruptures

• the cell shrinks

• the cell kills the viruses

Viruses are not considered alive because

• they are made of cells

• they cannot reproduce on their own

• they do not need a host.

What process is this?

• phagocytosis

• lytic cycle

• lysogenic cycle

A pathogen.........

• makes proteins
• causes infection or disease
• is made of cells
• is a living thing

When a virus invades a living cell, its _______
takes over the cell's functions.

• outer coat
• genetic material
• core
• cytoplasm

Which viral life cycle kills its host cell by lysing (bursting)?

• Lysogenic Cycle

• Lytic Cycle

• Binary Fission

• Conjugation

All viruses have a structure featuring an inner core and a protective _______ coat.

• cell

• parasite

• host

• protein