2.1 - Viruses

When a virus attaches to a host, what does it inject into the host

• Protein coat

• Capsid

• DNA/RNA

• Parasites

Viruses require a host cell to

• Get energy

• Make copies

• Move

• Grow and develop

What is a host?

• An organism that eats another organism

• A cell that a virus multiplies inside of

• Something that causes harm to the cell

• The person that greats you at a resturant

What is the name of this virus?

• HIV

• Flu

• Bacteriophage

• Coronovirus

You can improve your recovery from a virus by

• exercising hard

• avoiding the doctor

• limiting sleep

• increasing fluids and rest

Which is the best way to help prevent a virus from becoming a pandemic?

• sleeping 8 hours a night

• getting a vaccination

• taking antibiotics

• eating fruits and vegetables

Viruses are made up of cells.

• True

• False

Which of the following pictures is not an example of a virus?

• a

• b

• c

• d

Part A is the _________ of viruses.

• Genetic material

• Capsid

• Proteins

• Membrane

Part B is the ______________ of viruses.

• Genetic material

• Capsid

• Membrane

• DNA/RNA