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Ch38: Viruses

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What term refers to the fact that viruses need a host to replicate?

a)

Obligate parasites

b)

Obligate aerobes

c)

Obligate anaerobes

d)

Facultative parasite

2.

From which biochemical component are viral coats made?

a)

Lipids

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Protein

d)

Phosolipid

3.

Which of the following is found in a virus?

a)

Nucleus

b)

DNA or RNA

c)

Mithochondria

d)

Ribosomes

4.

What type of virus infects bacteria?

a)

Bacteriophage

b)

Bacteriocyte

c)

Monocyte

d)

Penicillium

5.

Which of the following features of a virus show that is non-living?

a)

Contain genetic material (DNA or RNA)

b)

Have a protein coat

c)

Can replicate (inside a living cell)

d)

Cannot replicate by themselves

6.

Which of the following CAN NOT be used to treat viral infections?

a)

Antibiotics

b)

Vaccinations

c)

Antibodies

d)

Phagocytes

7.

Which of the following is a beneficial effect of viruses?

a)

Cause human diseasee such as colds and influenza

b)

Cause animal diseases such as rabies

c)

Used in genetic engineering to transfer genes

d)

Used to infect plant cells

8.

What term is used to describe how viruses are used to transfer genes from one organism to another?

a)

Vector

b)

Obligate parasite

c)

Capsid

d)

Lysis