Virus Quiz
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During the lytic reproductive cycle by a virus, the host cell is-
A. destroyed
B. copied
C. passed on to the lysogenic cycle
D. not affected
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
Which of the following can be used to prevent a viral infection?
A. Vaccine
B. Antibiotic
C. Probiotic
D. Anti-inflammatory
Which of the following correctly describes viruses?
A. non-living because they grow and develop
B. living because they can use energy
C. non-living because they cannot reproduce on their own
D. living because they can maintain homeostasis
What does a virus require in order to reproduce?
A. Energy in the form of ATP.
B. Another virus with which to exchange genetic material.
C. A host cell.
D. A source of nutrients.
The viral reproductive Process shown in the diagram is called:
A. The Lysogenic cycle
B. Binary Fission
C. The Lytic Cycle
D. Conjugation
A(n) _____ is a virus that targets and infects a bacterial cell.
A. endospore
B. decomposer
C. plasmid
D. bacteriophage
A/An ____________is the smallest unit of life.
A. atom
B. stimulus
C. cell
D. DNA
How is the Corona Virus spread?
A. through the air by sneezing and coughing
B. through the air by the birds
C. through the water by the fish
To maintain stable internal conditions is __________________________________.
A. growth
B. adaptation
C. homeostasis
D. development
Can any virus invade any cell?
A. yes
B. no
What do viruses need in order to reproduce?
A. they need genetic material
B. They need a host cell
C. They need bacteria
D. They need insulin
Symptoms of HIV do not show up immediately because the virus can
A. stay dormant for years
B. mutate quickly
C. stay outside the cell for a long time
Antibiotics are effective in preventing and treating the new coronavirus?
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
What is the protective barrier around some viruses made of lipids
A. Cell Wall
B. Mitochondria
C. Envelope
D. Capsid