Viruses: Living or Nonliving? (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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What surrounds the nucleic acid in a virus?
What surrounds the nucleic acid in a virus?
A protein coat
Why are viruses described as obligate parasites?
Why are viruses described as obligate parasites?
They can only replicate in a host cell
Why are viruses not considered cells?
Why are viruses not considered cells?
They lack membranes and organelles
Are viruses members of any of the five kingdoms of living things?
Are viruses members of any of the five kingdoms of living things?
No, they are not members
Where do viruses exist in terms of classification?
Where do viruses exist in terms of classification?
Border between living and non-living
How many types of nucleic acid do viruses contain?
How many types of nucleic acid do viruses contain?
Only one type (DNA or RNA)
What do viruses require to reproduce?
What do viruses require to reproduce?
A host cell
Which living feature do viruses possess?
Which living feature do viruses possess?
Can replicate and pass on genetic info
Which organelles are absent in viruses?
Which organelles are absent in viruses?
Ribosomes and mitochondria
Can viruses respire?
Can viruses respire?
No, they cannot respire
Can viruses feed?
Can viruses feed?
No, they cannot feed
What types of nucleic acid do living things have compared to viruses?
What types of nucleic acid do living things have compared to viruses?
Both DNA and RNA