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Bacteria and Viruses

Total questions: 38

Worksheet time: 5hrs 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The three main shapes of bacteria are all of the following EXCEPT
a)
rod shaped (bacilli)
b)
spherical (cocci)
c)
octagon (octilli)
d)
spiral (spirilla)
2.
The flagella on a bacteria serve what purpose? 
a)
helps the bacteria find a mate
b)
cleans the bacteria
c)
helps the bacteria to move
d)
protects the bacteria
3.

In a newly colonized area, certain bacteria play a crucial role in the ecosystem. What is the primary function of producer bacteria in such environments?

a)

make their own food through photosynthesis.

b)

consume other organisms.

c)

break down decayed organisms. 

d)

break down chemicals. 

4.
Consumer bacteria get their food through
a)
photosynthesis.
b)
mutualism.
c)
chemotrophic processes.
d)
consuming other organisms.
5.
Which statement about bacteria is true?
a)
All bacteria are prokaryotes
b)
All bacteria are eukaryotes
c)
All bacteria are autotrophs
d)
All bacteria are heterotrophs
6.

In the context of human colonization of the gut, which statement about bacteria is true?

a)

Bacteria help you breath

b)

Bacteria help you digest your food

c)

Bacteria help add carbon dioxide to the atmosphere

d)

All bacteria need sunlight to make food

7.

Imagine you are preparing for a trip to a region with common infectious diseases: a vaccine triggers your body to produce _____________ which help fight infections.

a)

antibiotics

b)

antibodies

c)

antigens

8.

During a medical examination, a doctor prescribes antibiotics to a patient. Antibiotics only work against what organisms?

a)

viruses

b)

bacteria

c)

prions

9.

During a visit to the doctor, you learn that influenza is caused by a:

a)

virus

b)

bacteria

c)

prion

10.

Imagine a scenario where a virus enters a cell: it immediately makes copies of itself. This process is called _______________________________.

a)

remediation

b)

replica

c)

replication

11.

As a virus colonizes a new host, it can affect different systems within the organism. This change of the virus is called a _______________.

a)

mutation

b)

melanin

c)

metaphysics

12.

Viruses are microscopic infectious agents that can only replicate inside a host cell

a)

FALSE

b)

TRUE

13.

Imagine you are a scientist studying life forms: Are viruses considered living organisms?

a)

FALSE

b)

TRUE

14.

In a biology class, the teacher explains: Viruses contain genetic material either DNA or RNA. Is this statement:

a)

FALSE

b)

TRUE

15.

Viruses can ONLY be transmitted thru blood transfusion

a)

FALSE

b)

TRUE

16.

During a visit to a science museum, you come across an exhibit comparing the sizes of microorganisms: True or False - Viruses are about the same size as bacteria

a)

True

b)

False

17.

In a biology lab, you are tasked with identifying the two main components that make up viruses: which ones would you choose?

a)

protein coat

b)

carbohydrates

c)

DNA or RNA

d)

cells

18.

Viruses are considered to be living things?

a)

True

b)

False

19.

In the field of biotechnology, researchers are exploring various applications of viruses: which of these are considered beneficial?

a)

used as pesticides

b)

taking away nutrients from your body

c)

causing illness

d)

gene therapy

20.

To observe bacteria in a laboratory setting, what equipment is essential?

a)

Microscope

b)

Telescope

c)

Sunglasses

d)

3D Glasses

21.

Where do bacteria colonize?

a)

No where.

b)

Every where!

c)

Only in the restroom.

d)

On my hands only.

22.

In a laboratory setting, when observing bacteria under a microscope, what shape can they appear as?

a)

Round

b)

Straight

c)

Twisted

d)

All of these

23.

In the colonization of a new environment by bacteria, what is the region inside the cell membrane where most cellular activities occur?

a)

bacteria

b)

endospore

c)

cytoplasm

d)

decomposers

24.

Tiny single-celled organisms that colonize almost every environment are called (a)  

Choose from the below words
ribosomes
cytoplasm
bacteria
virus
25.

Bacteria are prokaryotes, meaning they ________.

a)

lack a nucleus

b)

are very large

c)

contain no DNA

d)

have a cytoplasm

26.

Imagine you are a scientist studying viruses: what are two parts that a virus must have?

a)

Genetic Information (DNA or RNA)

b)

a lipid membrane

c)

a nucleus

d)

a protein coat

27.

Which of these statements is true?

a)

A virus is unicellular, it has only one cell.

b)

A virus may sometimes be multicellular, have many cells.

c)

A virus has no cells

28.
Question Image

Match the following terms with their correct descriptions.

a)

Capsule

1.

A protective layer found outside the cell wall of some bacteria.

b)

Helical

2.

A type of virus structure characterized by a spiral shape.

c)

Bacteriophage

3.

A virus that infects and replicates within bacteria.

d)

Stormaphage

4.

A fictional virus name for illustrative purposes.

29.

Imagine a scenario where a virus is like a key trying to unlock a door: what does it inject into the host to take control?

a)

protein coat

b)

Capsid

c)

DNA/ RNA

d)

Envelope

30.

Viruses require a host cell to

a)

Breathe and eat

b)

Replicate

c)

Move and sleep

d)

Make protein and carbohydrates

31.

Imagine a scenario where a virus enters a cell: it immediately starts making copies of itself. This process is called _______________________________.

a)

remediation

b)

replica

c)

replication

32.

As a virus colonizes a new host, it can affect different systems within the organism. This change of the virus is called a _______________.

a)

mutation

b)

melanin

c)

metaphysics

33.

In a laboratory study, researchers are investigating which types of organisms can be affected by viruses: Which of the following organisms can be infected?

a)

plants

b)

animals

c)

bacteria

d)

bricks

34.

In a medical scenario, what is used to "cure" a virus:

a)

antirbiotic

b)

Rest

c)

Vaccine

d)

Viruses have no cure

35.

What is a host?

a)

An organism that eats another organism

b)

An organism or a cell that the virus needs to reproduce in

c)

Something that causes harm to the cell

d)

The person that greats you at a resturant

36.

In a real-life scenario: If you have a viral infection, can antibiotics cure it?

a)

Yes

b)

No

37.
Which is smaller, a virus or a bacteria?
a)
virus
b)
bacteria
38.

Which of the following structures is NOT found in a bacterial cell?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Cell wall

c)

Ribosome

d)

Plasma membrane