bacteria quiz 2

A virus has a ________, a protein coat that surrounds its nucleic acid.

• A. capsid

• B. capsule

• C. cell membrane

• D. cytosol

Gene therapy seeks to use viruses to cure ________.

• A. bacterial illnesses

• B. cold sores

• C. defective genes

• D. ruptured cells

A virus that remains inactive in its host cell for a period of months or years is called a(n) ________ virus.

An injection of a weakened or dead virus is a(n) ________.

T or F; viruses are sometimes not considered living organisms.

• True

• False

Pick all the options of why viruses sometimes are not considered living organisms.

• Viruses are not made of cells

• They do not have organelles or membrandes

• Viruses can’t reproduce on their own, instead relying on an infected host cell to reproduce.

Why do scientists use a different system to classify viruses?

• Because many scientists do not think viruses are alive.

• Because they think they are different

• Just to be difficult

What are someways to help avoid getting a viral disease?

• Washing hands often

• Getting vaccinated

• Eat a lot of vegetables and chicken soup

What does the Bible say about gene therapy?

• The Bible wants us to care for people including curing diseases. Safety in medical procedures has to happen.

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