Quizizz Video: Flu Virus 101

What is the flu virus made of?

• Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) surrounded by lipids

• Ribonucleic acid (RNA) surrounded by proteins

• Proteins surrounded by carbohydrates

• Carbohydrates surrounded by lipids

Which proteins does the flu virus use to attack its host?

• Insulin and Glucagon

• Hemagglutinin and Neuraminidase

• Actin and Myosin

• Ligase and Polymerase

How many deaths does the flu cause in the U.S. each year?

• More than 36,000

• Approximately 5,000

• About 20,000

• Nearly 50,000

What types of influenza viruses affect humans?

• Types D, E, and F

• Types A, B, and C

• Types I, II, and III

• Types X, Y, and Z

Which type of influenza virus is most capable of unleashing a pandemic?

• Type D

• Type A

• Type C

• Type B