5 Questions
What is the size comparison of viruses among microbes?
Smallest
What is the characteristic of viruses between living and non-living things?
On the borderline
Which of the following is NOT a disease caused by viruses?
Diabetes
How many diseases are mentioned in the passage as caused by viruses?
4
Which disease is NOT mentioned as being caused by viruses in the passage?
Malaria
Study Notes
Viruses are the smallest in all microbes. They are on the borderline between living and non-living things. They cause diseases like chickenpox, common cold, influenza and dengue.
Learn about the characteristics of viruses, their role in causing diseases, and examples of diseases caused by them. Explore the unique features of viruses that make them borderline between living and non-living things.
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