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Compare and contrast virus and bacteria

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  • Q1
    Which of the following statements is true regarding the differences between viruses and bacteria?
    Bacteria can reproduce on their own, while viruses cannot.
    Bacteria do not cause diseases, but viruses do.
    Both viruses and bacteria are made of cells.
    Viruses are larger than bacteria.
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the primary structure that differentiates viruses from bacteria?
    Viruses have a cell wall, while bacteria do not.
    Both viruses and bacteria are unicellular organisms.
    Viruses lack cellular structure and are made of proteins and genetic material.
    Bacteria have a nucleus, while viruses do not.
    30s
  • Q3
    Which of the following is a method used to treat bacterial infections but not viral infections?
    Vaccines are used for bacteria.
    Antibiotics are effective against bacteria.
    Antivirals can treat bacterial infections.
    Rest and hydration are specific to bacterial treatments.
    30s
  • Q4
    Which of the following is a common characteristic shared by both viruses and bacteria?
    They both can cause infections in living organisms.
    They both can be treated with antibiotics.
    They both can reproduce independently.
    They both have a cellular structure.
    30s
  • Q5
    What is one primary way viruses differ from bacteria in terms of their reproduction?
    Viruses must infect a host cell to reproduce.
    Viruses can reproduce without a host.
    Both can reproduce independently in the environment.
    Bacteria reproduce through binary fission.
    30s
  • Q6
    Which statement accurately describes how bacteria and viruses are classified?
    Both are classified as living organisms.
    Bacteria and viruses are both unicellular.
    Viruses have DNA but bacteria do not.
    Bacteria are classified as living organisms, whereas viruses are considered non-living.
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the main method by which bacteria can be killed, but viruses cannot?
    Disinfectants are effective against viruses but not bacteria.
    Heat or antibiotics can kill bacteria.
    Cold temperatures prevent viruses from replicating.
    Antiviral medications are effective against bacteria.
    30s
  • Q8
    Which of the following correctly identifies a difference in structure between viruses and bacteria?
    Viruses have organelles, while bacteria do not.
    Bacteria have cell walls, while viruses do not.
    Bacteria lack DNA, whereas viruses have RNA.
    Both contain ribosomes for protein synthesis.
    30s
  • Q9
    Which method can help prevent viral infections but does not affect bacterial infections?
    Probiotics are effective against viral infections.
    Vaccination can prevent viral infections.
    Antibiotics are used to prevent viral infections.
    Handwashing can prevent both viral and bacterial infections.
    30s
  • Q10
    Which statement correctly explains how bacteria and viruses reproduce?
    Both reproduce through fermentation.
    Viruses can reproduce independently like bacteria.
    Bacteria reproduce sexually, while viruses do not reproduce.
    Bacteria reproduce independently through binary fission, while viruses require a host cell to replicate.
    30s

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