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What do viruses need in order to multiply
a) host
b) the sun
c) a banana
d) a human

What are the two basic parts of a virus?
a) the inner core and the nitrogen coat
b) the protein core and the inner coat
c) the inner core and the protein coat
d) the inside and the middle

What is the purpose of the protein coat?
a) to provide energy for the virus
b) to prevent you from getting the virus
c) to protect the virus and allow it to attach to a cell
d) to maintain the integrity of the cell

What is the purpose of the inner core?
a) to provide the instructions for making more viruses
b) to attach to the cell
c) to prevent you from getting a virus
d) to make you feel better

A virus that attaches to a cell and immediately begins to multiply
a) hidden virus
b) vaccine
c) HIV virus
d) active virus

A virus that remains inside the cell as a part of the cell's genetic material
a) active virus
b) vaccine
c) hidden virus
d) a superhero

What is the best way to treat a viral infection?
a) get a vaccination
b) get a host
c) get an operation
d) get rest

An altered or weakened virus is put in the system to alert ones natural defenses
a) antibiotic
b) vaccine
c) OTC medication
d) virus

Viruses are considered
a) living
b) non-living
c) colorful
d) non-existent

A virus gets energy from a
a) the sun
b) a host
c) McDonalds
d) a doctor

Where is the genetic material of a virus found?
a) protein coat
b) inner core
c) in a vaccine
d) there is no genetic material

Why is the shape of the protein coat important?
a) It allows the virus to attach to a cell
b) it injects genetic material into the cell
c) it prevents the organism from getting sick
d) it causes the organism to feel better

A virus
a) is the same size as the cell
b) is bigger than a cell
c) size depends on the human infected
d) is smaller than a cell

It contains the genetic material of the cell
a) the inner coat
b) the inner core
c) the protein coat
d) the nucleus

To treat the symptoms of a virus you might
a) host a party
b) take an over the counter medication
c) throw up
d) stay up all night

Who discovered the polio vaccine?
a) Jonas Salk
b) Justin Bieber
c) Gregor Mendel
d) it has yet to be discovered

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