Bacteria vs Viruses Quiz

What is the main difference between a virus and bacteria?

• Bacteria are considered living, viruses are not clearly defined

• Viruses can maintain homeostasis

• Bacteria can't reproduce without a host

• Viruses are always beneficial

What are the five traits required to be considered a living thing?

• Has DNA, can perform photosynthesis, has a cell wall, reproduces, and evolves

• Can move, breathe, need water, reproduce, and grow

• Needs sunlight, water, air, nutrients, and space

• Made of cells, grows, responds to environment, passes genetic information, maintains homeostasis

How do bacteria reproduce?

• By infecting host cells

• By finding a mate

• By splitting in two

• By laying eggs

What is a bacteriophage?

• A type of bacteria

• A medicine used to treat bacterial infections

• A beneficial virus that kills bacteria

• A harmful virus to humans

How do viruses reproduce?

• By photosynthesis

• By laying eggs

• By infecting host cells

• By splitting in two

Why are viruses considered to be in a grey area between living and nonliving?

• Because they can maintain homeostasis

• Because they are visible to the naked eye

• Because they do not meet all the characteristics of life

• Because they can reproduce without a host

What percentage of human DNA is comprised of virus DNA?

• About 10%

• Less than 1%

• None

• About 50%

Why is it important to complete an antibiotic regimen?

• To prevent the common cold

• To increase the strength of the antibiotic

• To prevent bacteria from becoming resistant

• Because it tastes good

What is the role of vaccines?

• To kill bacteria instantly

• To cure diseases after infection

• To strengthen viruses

• To provide immunity against specific pathogens

What is antibiotic resistance?

• When viruses become resistant to antibiotics

• When bacteria evolve to resist antibiotics

• When antibiotics become stronger over time

• When humans become resistant to antibiotics