Viruses

Which of these are the smallest microbes?

• Human egg cells

• Bacteria

• Viruses

• Atoms

Viruses can multiply anywhere, like on a countertop or a doorknob.

• True

• False

What type of genetic material do viruses have?

• Only DNA

• Only RNA

• It could be DNA or RNA

• None of these are true.

Viruses have a capsid, which is a protective coat made of....

• DNA

• RNA

• Lipid

• Protein

The virus envelope is an additional spikey coat made of.....

• DNA and RNA

• Lipid and protein

• Lipid and DNA

• Protein and RNA

A cell can make new viruses by either budding or lysis.

• True

• False