Bacteria vs Viruses

All viruses contain the following (choose 2)…

• Nucleus

• Flagella

• Genetic Material

• Capsid (Protein coat)

• Ribosomes

How do viruses replicate? (Correct order)

• Inject the virus genetic material

• Cell bursts and new viruses continue to spread

• Attach to host cell

• Takes over nucleic acid in cell

• Assemble virus parts

Answer explanation

True or false: Viruses are living organisms & have all 8 characteristics of life.

• True

• False

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Do all viruses harm humans?

• Yes

• No

What converts nitrogen gas into a usable form for plants and animals?

• bacteria

• rain

• fungi

• car exhaust

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single celled organism that lacks a nucleus

• bacteria

• cell wall

• flagellum

• endospore

a long, whip-like structure that helps a cell to move.

• pasteurization

• bacteria

• flagellum

• endospore

Bacteria are prokaryotes which means they

• have a nucleus on their capsule
• do not contain a nucleus
• can live in environments with and without oxygen

All bacteria are

• unicellular
• multicellular
• eukaryotic

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Which of these characteristics of living organisms are NOT present in viruses?

• made of cells

• evolve

• Obtain materials for energy

• reproduce

• grow & develop

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