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Virus review

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 14mins

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.

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

a)

bacterial cell

b)

host cell

c)

capsid

d)

vaccine

4.

Virus' genetic information contains the code to:

a)

make copies of itself

b)

obtain and use energy

c)

reproduce

d)

grow and develop

5.

Which cycle kills the host cell immediately?

a)

Lytic

b)

Lysogenic

6.

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

a)

Lytic

b)

Lysogenic

7.

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

a)

Lytic

b)

Lysogenic

8.

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

a)

Lytic

b)

Lysogenic

9.

Antibiotics ________ treat viral infections.

a)

can

b)

cannot

10.

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

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Vaccines are a preventative measure.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

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

a)

lysogens

b)

capsids

c)

antibodies

d)

immunoglobulins

13.

Genetic material found inside cells and virus.

a)

DNA and RNA

b)

Prion

c)

Capsid

d)

Protein Coat

14.

When a virus binds to the cell membrane of a host cell.

a)

Attachment

b)

Entry

c)

Replication

d)

Assembly

e)

Lysis and Release

15.

When a virus uses the host cell's machinery to produce more virus parts.

a)

Attachment

b)

Entry

c)

Replication

d)

Assembly

e)

Lysis and Release

16.

A virus that attacks and infects a bacterium.

a)

Host Cell

b)

Bacteriophage

c)

Replication Phase

d)

Retrovirus

17.

A weakened form of a virus used to prevent viral infection for a specific disease.

a)

Capsid

b)

DNA

c)

Provirus

d)

Vaccine

18.
During the lytic infection by a virus, the host cell is-
a)
destroyed
b)
copied
c)
passed on to the lysogenic cycle
d)
not affected
19.
Which statement regarding viruses is true?
a)
a virus can only reproduce inside of a living cell
b)
viruses do not contain DNA
c)
viruses are unicellular
d)
viruses are generally larger than cells
20.
What process is this?
a)
phagocytosis
b)
lytic cycle
c)
lysogenic cycle
d)
formation of antibodies
21.
What is shown here?
a)
Lysogenic Cycle
b)
Lytic Cycle
c)
Binary Fission
d)
Conjugation
22.
The lysing of a cell occurs in which phase?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
4
d)
5