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Viruses

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 2hrs 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What part of a virus is the protein capsule that houses the genetic material (DNA/RNA)?
a)
tail
b)
nucleus
c)
capsid
d)
glycoprotein
2.
Which viral life cycle allows viral genetic material to lay dormant while the host cell reproduces?
a)
lytic
b)
mitosis
c)
lysogenic
d)
S phase
3.
Is a virus considered living or non-living?
a)
Living
b)
Non-Living
c)
Neither
4.
What is the first step of the virus reproduction cycle?
a)
The viruses genetic material (DNA) starts to take over the functions of the cell
b)
The host cell bursts open, releasing the new viruses
c)
The virus injects its genetic material into the cell
d)
A virus attaches to the surface of a host cell
5.
What is a way to become immune to a disease without first having the disease?
a)
antibiotics
b)
Anti-retroviral drugs
c)
Vaccinations
d)
Exposure Therapies
6.
What do viruses have in common with living cells? They both...
a)
store genetic information
b)
have chloroplasts
c)
use glucose for cellular respiration
d)
have endoplasmic reticulum
7.
What do viruses need to reproduce?
a)
they need genetic material
b)
They need a host cell
c)
They need  bacteria
d)
They need insulin
8.
What is the purpose of surface marker on a virus
a)
As defense.
b)
They provide structural support.
c)
To allow the virus to move.
d)
To attach to the host cell.
9.
A virus can be classified by its type of
a)
mitochondria
b)
chromosomes
c)
nucleic acid
d)
carbohydrates
10.
A(n) _____ is a virus that enters a bacterial cell.
a)
endospore
b)
decomposer
c)
plasmid
d)
bacteriophage
11.
When a virus invades a living cell, its _______
takes over the cell's functions.
a)
outer coat
b)
genetic material
c)
core
d)
cytoplasm
12.
What part of the phage is the DNA?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
13.
Which viral life cycle kills its host cell by lysing?
a)
lytic
b)
mitosis
c)
lysogenic
d)
S phase
14.
One reason that viruses are considered to be nonliving is that they are not made of ______.
a)
protein
b)
viruses
c)
bacteria
d)
cells
15.
How could you describe the size of a virus?
a)
Smaller than bacteria
b)
Larger than a parasite
c)
About the size of a dime
d)
Smaller than a proton
16.
Some viruses have envelopes made of cell membranes. Where did they get those membranes?
a)
It is coded in their DNA.
b)
From the host cell.
c)
From the protein capsid
d)
They make it during mitosis.
17.
Can a virus change the normal activity of a cell?
a)
No
b)
Maybe
c)
Yes
18.
What is a host?
a)
Organism that lives on the cell and causes it harm 
b)
Something that causes harm to the cell 
c)
Cell that the virus invades and takes over
19.
What is the last step in the viral reproduction cycle?
a)
A virus attaches to the surface of a host cell
b)
The proteins and genetic material start to assemble in the cell
c)
The host cell bursts open, releasing the new viruses
d)
The virus injects its genetic material into the cell
20.
Which is bigger, a bacteria or a virus?
a)
Bacteria
b)
Virus
21.

How does Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) replicate?

a)

Lytic Cycle

b)

Lysogenic Cycle

c)

Mitosis

d)

Binary fission

22.

How does influenza (flu virus) replicate?

a)

Lytic Cycle

b)

Lysogenic Cycle

c)

Mitosis

d)

Binary fission

23.

Should a doctor give a patient antibiotics to treat a disease caused by a virus?

a)

Yes, because antibiotics will stop the cellular processes of the virus, helping the patient get better faster.

b)

Yes, because antibiotics will kill bacteria in the body, giving the immune system an easier time fighting the virus.

c)

No, because diseases caused by viruses are always deadly, meaning that the patient cannot be saved.

d)

No, because viruses are not cells, and antibiotics target cellular processes.

24.
Why do doctors suggest people get a flu vaccine every year?
a)
Flu viruses replicate more rapidly over time
b)
Flu viruses can mutate from year to year
c)
Vaccines are absorbed by the body after a year
d)
Vaccines get stronger over time
25.
Which of the following is one important difference between a virus and a bacterial cell?
a)
a virus is much larger in size than a bacterial cell
b)
a virus always causes more severe disease than a bacterial cell
c)
a virus can never reproduce on its own, but a bacterial cell can
d)
a virus does not contain genetic material, but a bacterial cell does
26.

How is the coronavirus spread?

a)

Through the air by sneezing, coughing

b)

Through the air by birds

c)

Through the ground by worms

d)

Through the water by fish

27.

In which city in China did the Coronavirus start?

a)

Wuhan

b)

Shangai

c)

Hong Kong

d)

Beijing

28.

To contract the Coronavirus, you first have to come into contact with it through..

a)

an infected person's respiratory secretions like a cough or sneeze.

b)

physical contact with an infected person.

c)

physically touching a surface that the virus is on and then touching your mouth or nose before washing your hands.

d)

All of the above

29.

What are some symptoms of the Coronavirus?

a)

runny nose, sore throat, dizziness, cough, chills, and fever

b)

seizures, sore throat, dizziness, cough, chills, and fever

c)

seizures, sore throat, dizziness, cough, chills, and vommitting

d)

none of the above

30.

Coronavirus has mostly affected which age group?

a)

elderly 50-80 yrs old

b)

young children 0-12 yrs old

c)

young adults 21-35 yrs old

d)

middle-aged 35-50

31.

Which type of genetic material does Coronavirus carry?

a)

RNA

b)

DNA

c)

mRNA

32.

What is the incubation period for the Coronavirus?

a)

3-5 days

b)

up to 14 days

c)

7-10 days

d)

24 hours

33.

Coronavirus is highly contagious.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

A medical professional who studies and investigates the incidence, distribution, and possible control of diseases is called a(n)...

a)

Epidemiologist

b)

Infectious disease specialist

c)

Virus physician

35.
What do viruses need to reproduce?
a)
they need genetic material
b)
They need a host cell
c)
They need  bacteria
d)
They need insulin
36.
A(n) _____ is a virus that enters a bacterial cell.
a)
endospore
b)
decomposer
c)
plasmid
d)
bacteriophage
37.
When a virus invades a living cell, its _______
takes over the cell's functions.
a)
outer coat
b)
genetic material
c)
core
d)
cytoplasm
38.
What provides direct energy for the virus?
a)
food
b)
its host
c)
the sun
d)
a parasite
39.
Viruses are cells. 
a)
True 
b)
False
40.
Viruses are...
a)
prokaryotic
b)
eukaryotic
c)
non-living
d)
endospores
41.
Why do doctors suggest people get a flu vaccine every year?
a)
Flu viruses replicate more rapidly over time
b)
Flu viruses can mutate from year to year
c)
Vaccines are absorbed by the body after a year
d)
Vaccines get stronger over time
42.
What is a way to become immune to a disease without first having the disease?
a)
antibiotics
b)
Anti-retroviral drugs
c)
Vaccinations
d)
Exposure Therapies
43.
What does a vaccine do?
a)
Gives you immunity
b)
Gives you a disease
c)
Cures you from a disease
44.
Viruses are larger than bacteria
a)
True
b)
False
45.
Which of the following occurs after a virus attaches to a host cell
a)
The host cell dies
b)
The virus dies
c)
The virus inserts its genetic information into the host cell
d)
the virus eats the cell
46.
Viruses can reproduce on their own
a)
False
b)
True
47.
Viruses 
a)
have many cells
b)
are misfolded proteins
c)
are a protein coat around genetic material
d)
endospores
48.
Which of the following is one important difference between a virus and a bacterial cell?
a)
a virus is much larger in size than a bacterial cell
b)
a virus always causes more severe disease than a bacterial cell
c)
a virus can never reproduce on its own, but a bacterial cell can
d)
a virus does not contain genetic material, but a bacterial cell does
49.

Which of these diseases was eradicated from the world with the help of vaccines?

a)

SARS

b)

HIV/AIDS

c)

Chickenpox

d)

Smallpox

50.

You are a doctor and Little Billy is in your office with the flu. His mother wants you to prescribe an antibiotic. Which would be the best response?

a)

"Absolutely, get that kid an antibiotic!"

b)

"Actually, he just needs to take a painkiller."

c)

"Unfortunately, antibiotics do not work against viruses like the flu."

d)

"Give him a vaccine and he will feel better right away!"

51.

Which type of virus has spikes on the outside, giving it a "crown-like" appearance?

a)

Bacteriophage

b)

Coronavirus

c)

Norovirus

d)

Ebola virus

52.

Which of these would never be included in a vaccine, due to its potential to cause illness/disease?

a)

Fully deactivated virus

b)

Weakened virus

c)

Partial virus

d)

Complete, fully active virus

53.

Which of these viruses attacks bacteria?

a)

Bacteriavirus

b)

Bacteria-eater

c)

Bacteria-muncher

d)

Bacteriophage

54.

What are some symptoms of the Coronavirus?

a)

runny nose, sore throat, dizziness, cough, chills, and fever

b)

seizures, sore throat, dizziness, cough, chills, and fever

c)

seizures, sore throat, dizziness, cough, chills, and vommitting

d)

none of the above

55.

The distinguishing feature of a coronavirus is its:

a)

Size

b)

Mobility

c)

Shape

d)

Deadliness

56.

When did the Coronavirus start?

a)

September 2019

b)

October 2019

c)

November 2019

d)

December 2019

57.

If you are in quarantine, you must...

a)

see a doctor.

b)

stay away from other people.

c)

call an ambulance

d)

go to the hospital.

58.

The newest variant of the Covid virus is called

a)

omnicron

b)

delta

c)

alpha

d)

ebola

59.

The current most common variant of the Covid virus as of December 2021 is called

a)

omnicron

b)

delta

c)

alpha

d)

ebola

60.

The current variant of the Covid Virus, Omicron is thought to have originated in which country?

a)

China

b)

South Africa

c)

Brazil

d)

South America

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