Choose true or false for each claim about viruses below:(6 points)

Question

True False
Viruses can reproduce independently (on their own)

Viruses have genetic material (DNA or RNA) and can evolve (change over time due to mutations).

Since the viruses that cause the common cold mutate so fast, we are not able to make a cure even though we can reduce the symptoms.

Viruses are considered living and are made of cells.

Viruses rely on a host to reproduce.

Viruses grow and develop as they age.

Answer 1

Here are the answers to each claim about viruses:

1. Viruses can reproduce independently (on their own) - False

2. Viruses have genetic material (DNA or RNA) and can evolve (change over time due to mutations). - True

3. Since the viruses that cause the common cold mutate so fast, we are not able to make a cure even though we can reduce the symptoms. - True

4. Viruses are considered living and are made of cells. - False

5. Viruses rely on a host to reproduce. - True

6. Viruses grow and develop as they age. - False