Viruses and Bacteria

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.

What type of cells contain a nucleus?

• bacterial cells

• virus cells

• prokaryotic cells

• eukaryotic cells

A bacterium reproduces asexually by dividing to form two new bacterial cells. What is the name of the process by which bacteria reproduce?

• meiosis

• mitosis

• budding

• binary fission

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

Which viral life cycle kills its host cell by lysing (bursting)?

• Lysogenic Cycle

• Lytic Cycle

• Binary Fission

• Conjugation

What process is this?

• phagocytosis
• lytic cycle
• lysogenic cycle
• formation of antibodies

True or False
The flu is caused by a virus.

• true
• false

A(n) _____ is a virus that enters a bacterial cell.

• endospore
• decomposer
• plasmid
• bacteriophage

What do viruses need to reproduce?

• they need genetic material
• They need a host cell
• They need  bacteria
• They need insulin

HIV is caused by a 

• bacteria
• virus.