
Overview of Viruses

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9th Grade
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Megan Jameyson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key characteristic that distinguishes viruses from bacteria and fungi?
They are prokaryotic cells.
They are eukaryotic cells.
They are not considered cells.
They are always beneficial to their hosts.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of genetic material can viruses possess?
Only DNA.
Only RNA.
Either DNA or RNA.
Neither DNA nor RNA.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the outcome for a host cell at the end of the lytic cycle?
The host cell replicates the viral genetic material and continues to function normally.
The host cell's membrane ruptures, releasing new viruses.
The host cell integrates the viral genetic material into its own genome.
The host cell becomes immune to future viral infections.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the lysogenic cycle, what happens to the viral genetic material after it is injected into the host cell?
It immediately takes over the cell's machinery to produce new viruses.
It remains hidden within the host's genetic material and is replicated along with it.
It is destroyed by the host cell's immune system.
It causes the host cell to immediately lyse.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why can it be challenging to develop effective long-term treatments for certain viruses like HIV?
Viruses are too small to be targeted by medication.
Viruses can mutate, potentially rendering treatments ineffective.
Viruses do not have genetic material, making them hard to target.
Viruses only infect non-living things.
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