Viruses

Question 0

Why is a virus living? Why is it not?

Answer 0

A virus is living because it has the ability to reproduce. It is non living because they are not made of cells and don’t grow or respond to their environment.

Question 1

Is a virus living or not?

Answer 1

It is neither since it shows traits of both.

Question 2

What is required for a virus to reproduce?

Answer 2

Viruses MUST reproduce INSIDE a LIVING CELL!

Question 3

What is the structure of a virus?

Answer 3

Chromosome-like part (carries hereditary material) surrounded by protein coat (causes different shapes)

Question 4

What are different virus shapes?

Answer 4

Round
Rod shaped
Many-sided

Question 6

How are viruses spread in humans?

Answer 6

By insects, air, water, food, and other people

Question 7

What are vaccines?

Answer 7

Weakened or dead viruses which are injected into your body to allow your body to recognize viruses without getting infected

Question 9

How are viruses grouped?

Answer 9

1. By what kind if cell they affect- some might only affect certain part(s) of the cell
2. Shape of protein coat
3. Size of virus