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This quiz contains 7 questions from a mix of 1 subtopics.
Which is smaller?
virus
prokaryote
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Which of the following components would you find in a virus?
(Select all that apply)
ribosomes
nucleus
envelope
capsid
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True or False? Viruses are not made up of cells.
true
false
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What is the function of glycoproteins in viruses?
to help viruses attach and bind to host cells
to break down host cell membranes
to convert RNA into DNA
to protect the genetic material
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Are viruses considered living organisms?
no, because they do not have genetic material
yes, because they can replicate inside living cells
it depends on the type of virus
no, because they are not made up of cells
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What is the function of an envelope in some viruses?
to protect the genetic material
to provide a layer of phospholipids around the virus
to help viruses attach and bind to host cells
to convert RNA into DNA
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What type of genetic material can viruses have?
only RNA and single-stranded DNA
DNA or RNA, and single or double-stranded
only DNA and double-stranded RNA
only double-stranded RNA and single-stranded DNA
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