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Viral genes are copied and the new viral particles are made -
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The host cell breaks open, and the new virus particles are released -
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Virus injects its nucleic acid into the host cell -
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New virus particles are assembled -
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The virus attaches to a host cell -
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The following text applies to the questions at positions 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Viral Structure



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13

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Question at position 13
Click on the genetic material.
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14

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Question at position 14
Click on the capsid.
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15

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Question at position 15
Click on the capsid.
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16

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Question at position 16
Click on the nucleic acid.
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Question at position 17
What two types of nucleic acids can viruses have?
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Question at position 18
18

True or False
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Viruses come in a variety of shapes.
Viruses come in a variety of shapes.

True

False
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The genetic material in a virus is held in a
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Question at position 20

A scientist was investigating a specimen in a laboratory. She is attempting to determine whether it is a virus or not. Which of the following would allow the scientist to decide that it is not a virus?
A scientist was investigating a specimen in a laboratory. She is attempting to determine whether it is a virus or not. Which of the following would allow the scientist to decide that it is not a virus?

The specimen is extremely small

The specimen has organelles

The specimen contains DNA

The specimen has a protein coat
Question at position 21
21

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Question at position 21

Viruses are -
Viruses are -

cellular

unicellular

multicellular

noncellular
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Unlike cells, viruses do not -
Unlike cells, viruses do not -

metabolize

do homeostasis

all of these

grow
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Question at position 23

Which of the following is not involved in the lytic cycle?
Which of the following is not involved in the lytic cycle?

Attachment

Dormancy

Assembly

Penetration
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24

Multiple Choice
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Question at position 24

Which of the following is not a characteristic of viruses?
Which of the following is not a characteristic of viruses?

Can only replicate inside a host cell

Has a protein coat

Contains cytoplasm and ribosomes

Contains DNA or RNA genetic material
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25

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Question at position 25

Which of the following require a host cell because they are not able to make proteins on their own?
Which of the following require a host cell because they are not able to make proteins on their own?

bacteria

plant cells

viruses

animal cells
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Question at position 26

A variety of respiratory diseases in humans can be caused by adenoviruses. Which of the following describes the structure of an adenovirus?
A variety of respiratory diseases in humans can be caused by adenoviruses. Which of the following describes the structure of an adenovirus?

a prokaryotic cell that is propelled by a flagellum

a single cell that contains a cell membrane and a chromosome

a set of ribosomes that is held together by microtubules

a nucleic acid core that is surrounded by a protein coat
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27

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Which process is illustrated in the diagram?

Which process is illustrated in the diagram?

bacterial conjugation

facilitated diffusion

gamete formation

viral reproduction
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For many years scientists debated whether viruses should be considered living organisms.
Which statement could a scientist use to support the position that viruses are not living?
For many years scientists debated whether viruses should be considered living organisms.
Which statement could a scientist use to support the position that viruses are not living?

Viruses replicate to produce more viruses.

Viruses require a host cell in order to reproduce.

Viruses infect both plant and animal cells.

Viruses have genes encoded in DNA.
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Look at both cycles shown in the figure. During which cycle is the host cell destroyed?

Look at both cycles shown in the figure. During which cycle is the host cell destroyed?

lysogenic cycle

lytic cycle

both cycles

neither cycle
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Which of these describes a pathogen that infects a human by injecting its DNA into a body cell?
Which of these describes a pathogen that infects a human by injecting its DNA into a body cell?

A virus that changes the way a cell works, causing the cell to make more viruses instead of performing its intended function.

A parasite that robs the cell of nutrients, interfering with organ functions.

A bacterium that creates a toxin that destroys the cell, keeping the cell from working in a normal manner.

A fungus that eats keratin found in skin cells, causing inflammation and interfering with the skin tissue's ability to protect.
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A tomato plant in a greenhouse was found to be infected with tobacco mosaic virus. A few weeks later, nearby plants were also found to be infected with the virus.
Which of the following best describes how the virus reproduced?
A tomato plant in a greenhouse was found to be infected with tobacco mosaic virus. A few weeks later, nearby plants were also found to be infected with the virus.
Which of the following best describes how the virus reproduced?

The virus used the host plant's resources and machinery to reproduce.

The virus immediately killed the host plant and was free to reproduce.

The virus produced seeds in the tomatoes.

The virus made its own spores.
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Multiple Answer
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Select all the answers that are TRUE about viruses....(Choose 3)
Select all the answers that are TRUE about viruses....(Choose 3)

Viruses contain DNA/RNA

Viruses can reproduce on their own

Viruses are not alive

Viruses cannot reproduce on their own

Viruses have a nucleus
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Here are the answers to your fill-in-the-blank, multiple choice, true/false, and multiple answer questions based on your provided text about viral biology:

### Fill in the Blanks
1. **The host cell breaks open, and the new virus particles are released** - **Lysis**
2. **Virus injects its nucleic acid into the host cell** - **Penetration**
3. **New virus particles are assembled** - **Assembly**
4. **The virus attaches to a host cell** - **Attachment**
5. **What two types of nucleic acids can viruses have?** - **DNA and RNA**
6. **The genetic material in a virus is held in a** - **Capsid**

### True or False
7. **Viruses come in a variety of shapes.** - **True**

### Multiple Choice
8. **Which of the following would allow the scientist to decide that it is not a virus?** - **The specimen has organelles**
9. **Viruses are** - **noncellular**
10. **Unlike cells, viruses do not** - **all of these**
11. **Which of the following is not involved in the lytic cycle?** - **Dormancy**
12. **Which of the following is not a characteristic of viruses?** - **Contains cytoplasm and ribosomes**
13. **Which of the following require a host cell because they are not able to make proteins on their own?** - **viruses**
14. **Which of the following describes the structure of an adenovirus?** - **a nucleic acid core that is surrounded by a protein coat**
15. **Which process is illustrated in the diagram?** - **viral reproduction**
16. **Which statement could a scientist use to support the position that viruses are not living?** - **Viruses require a host cell in order to reproduce.**
17. **During which cycle is the host cell destroyed?** - **lytic cycle**
18. **Which of these describes a pathogen that infects a human by injecting its DNA into a body cell?** - **A virus that changes the way a cell works, causing the cell to make more viruses instead of performing its intended function.**
19. **Which of the following best describes how the virus reproduced?** - **The virus used the host plant's resources and machinery to reproduce.**

### Multiple Answer
20. **Select all the answers that are TRUE about viruses....(Choose 3)**
- **Viruses contain DNA/RNA**
- **Viruses are not alive**
- **Viruses cannot reproduce on their own**

Please make sure to verify these answers as they are based on standard knowledge of virology and may require context from your specific lesson or syllabus.