Flu Virus 101 | National Geographic

What are the main components that make up a flu virus?

• DNA and fats

• RNA and proteins

• Sugar and water

• Cells and tissues

Which two proteins does the flu virus use to attack and spread from host cells?

• Hemoglobin and Myosin

• Insulin and Glucagon

• Hemagglutinin and Neuraminidase

• Collagen and Keratin

What makes the flu virus so difficult to completely get rid of?

• It can survive in extreme temperatures.

• It can hide inside rocks.

• It has the ability to mutate frequently.

• It only affects animals, not humans.

Which type of influenza virus is considered the most capable of causing a pandemic?

• Influenza B

• Influenza C

• Influenza A

• Influenza D