Wk 26 Virus & Cells

What structure determines the shape of the virus?

• capsid

• nucleic acid

• spikes

• envelope

True or False: The shape is important because it allows the virus to recognize and attach to the host cell.

• True

• False

Viruses need a ____________ in order to make copies of themselves.

• bacterial cell

• host cell

• capsid

• vaccine

Which cycle kills the host cell immediately?

• Lytic

• Lysogenic

During which cycle does a virus's genetic information become a part of the host cell's genetic information?

• Lytic

• Lysogenic

A virus that goes through the ______ cycle will allow you to feel symptoms immediately due to the cells lysing.

• Lytic

• Lysogenic

A virus that hides within the host cell for up to years is going through the _______ cycle.

• Lytic

• Lysogenic

Antibiotics ________ treat viral infections.

• can

• cannot

Protein coat that surrounds the virus genetic material -

• capsid
• shell
• envelope
• covering

What does dormancy mean?

• State of hyperactivity and excessive metabolic activity
• State of constant movement and high metabolic rate
• State of complete shutdown and cessation of metabolic activity
• State of inactivity or minimal metabolic activity