B.4(C) Readiness

Structures of Viruses

Structures of cells

Two Types of Viral Reproduction

ACTIVITY

Create a Venn diagram and compare virus, prokaryotic, and eukaryotic cells. Make sure to include structures, effect of antibiotics, and whether they are living.

Check Your Understanding

  1. Why are viruses not considered living?

  2. What does a virus need to survive and replicate?

  3. Does the lytic or lysogenic cycle get you sick right away?

  4. What is an example of a lytic infection? A lysogenic infection?

  5. Why are antibiotics ineffective in fighting viruses?

Practice answering the following STAAR questions

Answers: H, G, C, D, A, H, J, J