Viruses

Viruses are made up of cells.

• True

• False

Viruses are living.

• True

• False

Which of the following pictures is NOT a example of a virus?

• a

• b

• c

• d

Observe the diagram of the two viruses.

Part C is the ______________

• Genetic material

• Capsid

• Ligand

• Envelope

What do viruses & bacteria have in common? (TWO correct answers)

• Contain Genetic Material

• Can make you sick

• Can be treated with antibiotics

• Need a host

All viruses contain the following (choose 2)…

• Nucleus

• Flagella

• Genetic Material

• Capsid (Protein coat)

• Ribosomes

What does this image represent?

• eukaryotic- no nucleus present

• eukaryotic- nucleus present

• prokaryotic- nucleus present

• prokaryotic- no nucleus present

Viruses only reproduce 

inside a living cell called the

• skin

• nose

• environment

• host

What do viruses need to reproduce?

• they need genetic material
• They need a host cell
• They need  bacteria
• They need insulin

Viruses are...

• prokaryotic
• eukaryotic
• non-living
• endospores