1-2 Viruses, Bacteria, Protists, and Fungi

What tool do you need to see microorganisms?

• microscope

• telescope

• binoculars

• magnifying glass

Microorganisms are usually ______ organisms.

• unicellular

• multicellular

• acellular

• colonial

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Viruses are ______ particles that enter and then reproduce inside a living cell.

• tiny non-living

• large living

• tiny plant-like

• giant animal-like

Do viruses reproduce on their own?

• True

• False

Viruses can be shaped like bricks, threads, bullets, or complex 'robot' shapes. Which of the following is NOT a shape mentioned for viruses?

• Bricks

• Threads

• Bullets

• Spheres

Many copies of a virus can ______ your healthy cells.

• attack

• paint

• ignore

• decorate

Some viral diseases are mild, like the ______.

• common cold

• measles

• chickenpox

• influenza

Other viruses can cause serious ______ and ______.

• illness and death

• fever and cough

• rash and itching

• pain and swelling

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The virus that causes a disease is isolated. The virus is then ______ by heat and a vaccine is prepared from it.

• damaged

• multiplied

• activated

• divided

After being injected with a vaccine, the body prepares ______ against the virus.

• defenses

• toxins

• diseases

• weaknesses