Self Quiz for Characteristics of Viruses

Study the material in this section and then write out the answers to these questions.
Do not just click on the answers and write them out. This will not test your understanding of this tutorial.

1. State 2 living characteristics of viruses.

A. (ans)

B. (ans)

2. State 2 nonliving characteristics of viruses.

A. (ans)

B. (ans)

3. List 3 criteria used to define a virus.

A. (ans)

B. (ans)

C. (ans)

4. A virus that infects only bacteria is termed a ___________________. (ans)

5. State why viruses can't replicate on environmental surfaces or in synthetic laboratory medium. (ans)

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