Viral Reproduction and Impact Quiz
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How do viruses replicate?

  • By absorbing nutrients from their environment
  • By photosynthesis
  • By injecting their genetic material into host cells (correct)
  • By breaking down complex substances using enzymes
  • Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus?

  • Influenza (correct)
  • Malaria
  • Lyme disease
  • Tuberculosis
  • What is a key characteristic that distinguishes fungi cell walls from plant cell walls?

  • Absence of a nucleus
  • Presence of chloroplasts
  • Ability to perform photosynthesis
  • Composition of chitin (correct)
  • Which type of cells can be either unicellular or multicellular, larger (10-100 μm), and more complex?

    <p>Eukaryotic cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic feature of prokaryotic DNA?

    <p>Circular molecule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of mycelium in fungi?

    <p>Absorption of nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process do bacteria use for reproduction?

    <p>Binary fission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for the debate about whether viruses are living entities?

    <p>They lack cellular structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of viruses in the context of host cells?

    <p>Hijack cellular machinery for replication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the genetic diversity of viruses?

    <p>RNA viruses can be classified into positive-sense, negative-sense, or double-stranded RNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

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