Viruses - Structure, Reproduction, and Prevention

True or False: Viruses are made of cells.

• True
• False

True or False: Viruses are capable of reproducing on their own.

• True
• False

True or False: Viruses have genetic material.

• True
• False

True or False: Viruses are capable of evolving.

• True
• False

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS4-1

NGSS.HS-LS4-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-4

Which of the following best describes the overall structure of viruses?

• An outer protein coat and nucleic acid within the core.
• An outer carbohydrate coat and nucleic acid within the core.
• A protein tail and carbohydrate tail fibers.
• A carbohydrate tail and protein tail fibers.

What is the theorized origin of viruses?

• Broken portions of cells, existing on their own.
• Random generation of crystallized protein structures.
• Larger prokaryotic cells engulfing smaller prokaryotic cells.
• The evolution of diatomic molecules.

What type of virus is able to infect bacteria cells?

• Bacteriophage
• Retrovirus
• Adenovirus
• Influenza

Which letter on the diagram points to the genetic material of the virus?

• A 
• B
• C
• D

Which letter on the diagram points to the capsid?

• A 
• B
• C
• D

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

What is the FIRST step in the virus reproduction process?

• The virus must attach to the receptor site of a host cell
• The virus digests the host cell's DNA.
• The viral DNA integrates into the host DNA.
• The cell lyses and releases newly constructed viruses.