Viruses Amoeba Sisters FA

Are viruses considered to be living organisms? Why or why not?

Are viruses considered to be cells? Would they be included in these cell theory statements?

Compare and contrast a virus to a cell. What would be some differences? What are some similarities?

True or False: Viruses can be treated with antibiotics

• True
• False

True or False: Viruses are smaller than hosts they infect

• True
• False

True or False: Viruses are prokaryotes.

• True
• False

True or False: Viruses require a host to reproduce.

• True
• False

True or False: Viruses only target animals (including humans).

• True
• False