Slides on Bacteria and Viruses

Which of the following is true for both bacteria and viruses?

• both contain genetic material

• can be killed using antibiotics

• have a cell membrane

• have a protein coat

Which statement is true about viruses?

• Viruses can eat and metabolize food.

• Viruses can reproduce only using a host cell.

• Viruses can reproduce on their own at any time.

• Viruses contain DNA, so they are alive.

The use of what modern technology has cause the rise in resistant bacteria

• vaccines

• antibiotics

• fertilizers

• solar panels

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What type of cells contain a nucleus?

• bacterial cells

• virus cells

• prokaryotic cells

• eukaryotic cells

Which of these is characteristic of both viruses and bacteria?

• They get their energy from their environment.

• They can reproduce on their own.

• They can form crystals and become dormant.

• They contain proteins and nucleic acids.

Which of the following is a risk of overusing antibiotics to treat infections>

• Bacteria may become resistant to antibiotics.

• Antibiotics increase the rate of infection.

• Antibiotics cause other diseases to develop.

• Antibiotics only work once.

Which of the following is true?

• Viruses and bacteria are both prokaryotes.

• Bacteria are eukaryotes and viruses are prokaryotes.

• Some bacteria are prokaryotes and some are eukaryotes.

• All bacteria are prokaryotes.

What do viruses need to reproduce?

• Genetic material

• A host cell

• Bacteria

• Insulin

What helps prevent viral diseases?

• Vaccines
• Antibiotics
• Herbal tea
• Gene Therapy

Can a virus be cured with antibiotics?

• yes

• no