Do you know your Virus

A highly detailed illustration of various viruses, showcasing their structure with labels, set against a scientific backdrop, emphasizing color and clarity.

Test Your Virus Knowledge

Are you curious about viruses and how they affect our world? This quiz will challenge your understanding of these microscopic entities! Whether you're a student, a teacher, or just someone interested in biology, you can learn something new.

Be prepared to explore the following topics:

  • The structure of viruses
  • Viral life cycles
  • Antiviral treatments
  • Differences between viruses and bacteria
10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by ExploringCell12
What part of a virus is the protein capsule that houses the genetic material (DNA/RNA)?
Tail
Nucleus
Capsid
Glycoprotein
Which viral life cycle allows viral genetic material to lay dormant while the host cell reproduces?
Lytic
Mitosis
Lysogenic
S phase
Is a virus considered living or non-living?
Living
Non-Living
Neither
A demon
What is a way to become immune to a disease without first having the disease?
Antibiotics
Anti-retroviral drugs
Vaccinations
Exposure Therapies
Which can be treated with antibiotics?
Virus
Bacteria
Mutagen
Parasite
What do viruses have in common with living cells? They both...
Store genetic information
Have chloroplasts
Use glucose for cellular respiration
Have endoplasmic reticulum
What do viruses need to reproduce?
They need genetic material
They need a host cell
They need bacteria
They need insulin
What is the purpose of surface marker on a virus
As defense.
They provide structural support.
To allow the virus to move.
To attach to the host cell.
Which of the following is smallest?
Eukaryote cell
Bacteria
Bacteriophage
Cell membrane protein
Antiviral drugs that are used after infection often prevent:
Uptake of the virus
Reinfection by other viruses
Immune system degradation
Cell division
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