Viruses

A substance that is used to PREVENT viral diseases is called?

• Vaccine
• Neosporin
• Hydrogen Peroxide

A nonliving disease causing particle that contains DNA or RNA

• Fungi
• Virus
• Bacteria

What does a VIRUS need to replicate?

• Host Cell
• Pathogen
• Computer

TRUE or FALSE: Viruses can be killed with an antibiotic. 

• TRUE
• FALSE

What is a virus? 

• a tiny packet of genetic material in a protein coat
• a cell with a flagella
• a cell with a nucleus 

Compared to bacteria, viruses are much...

• smaller. 
• larger. 
• the same. 

When a virus invades a living cell, its _______
takes over the cell's functions.

• outer coat
• genetic material
• core
• cytoplasm

What provides direct energy for the virus?

• food
• its host
• the sun
• a parasite

How many parts does a virus have?

• One
• None
• too many to count
• 2

What does a virus have on the outside?

• a protein coat
• a fur coat
• crispy skin
• membrane