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Virus Review

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The two components of a virus are nucleic acid and __________.

a)

protein

b)

carbohydrates

c)

lipids

d)

glucose

2.

A virus is

a)

living

b)

non living

c)

dead

3.

What structure determines the shape of the virus?

a)

capsid

b)

nucleic acid

c)

spikes

d)

envelope

4.

True or False: The shape is important because it allows the virus to recognize and attach to the host cell.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Viruses need a ____________ in order to make copies of themselves.

a)

bacterial cell

b)

host cell

c)

capsid

d)

vaccine

6.

Virus' genetic information contains the code to:

a)

make copies of itself

b)

obtain and use energy

c)

reproduce

d)

grow and develop

7.

Which cycle kills the host cell immediately?

a)

Lytic

b)

Lysogenic

8.

When viral DNA integrates with host cell DNA, this is called a:

a)

capsid

b)

bacteriophage

c)

retrovirus

d)

provirus

9.

During which cycle does a virus's genetic information become a part of the host cell's genetic information?

a)

Lytic

b)

Lysogenic

10.

A virus that goes through the ______ cycle will allow you to feel symptoms immediately due to the cells lysing.

a)

Lytic

b)

Lysogenic

11.

A virus that hides within the host cell for up to years is going through the _______ cycle.

a)

Lytic

b)

Lysogenic

12.

Antibiotics ________ treat viral infections.

a)

can

b)

cannot

13.

One you are infected with a virus, you can only treat the symptoms.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Vaccines are a preventative measure.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

When given a vaccine, your body recognizes it as an invader and builds _________ against the virus.

a)

lysogens

b)

capsids

c)

antibodies

d)

immunoglobulins