How much did we know about viruses before the Corona pandemic? Do we know more now? Well, this quiz will give you the chance to prove it! This quiz will grill you on your knowledge regarding viruses, from their biology to their history. Are you ready to tackle our 15 virus questions?
True or False: Viruses are the biggest micro-organisms
Viruses are actually some of the smallest micro-organisms, much smaller than bacteria.
True
False
2 of 15
The word VIRUS comes from the Latin word for...
It also means slimy liquid
Invisible animal
Poison
Enemy
Intruder
3 of 15
Are viruses alive?
Because viruses cannot reproduce on their own, it's unclear to scientists if they can be said to be "alive"
Yes, they reproduce and move
Yes but need a host to live
No, they are just packets of chemicals without a host cell
They are both dead and alive
No, they are just inanimate material
4 of 15
Which of these CAN'T a virus attack and infect?
Bacteria
It can infect all of these
Animals
Other viruses
Plants
5 of 15
True or False: Without viruses humans wouldn't exist
It seems that about half of human DNA came from viruses
False
True
6 of 15
The best weapon against viruses are...
Vaccines, a weakened for of the virus, are usually the best way to fight them. Unfortunately they are not easy to make.
Bleach
Antibiotics
Vaccines
Anti-viral drugs
7 of 15
Which of these diseases is caused by a virus?
Vibrio
Herpes
Syphilis
Chlamydia
8 of 15
Which of these diseases is NOT caused by a virus?
Herpes
Smallpox
Measles
Salmonella
Influenza
9 of 15
What is there more of in the world? Viruses, bacteria or larger organisms like ants?
Viruses
Bacteria
Larger Organisms
10 of 15
True or False: Viruses don't have their own genetic material.
They do, and they inject it into host cells to make them create more
False
True
11 of 15
Why are viruses able to move from different animals?
They can't, they have to adapt in preparation
Only when animals transfer saliva to humans
They "read" the DNA and adapt almost immediately
They collect DNA from any host they are in to adapt
12 of 15
Antiviral drugs fight viruses by...
Antiviral drugs do not destroy the pathogen, but they inhibit their development and slow down the progress of the disease.
Inhibit their development
Invade the viruses same as another virus would do
Erasing their DNA
Destroying their lipid layer and letting them 'drown'
13 of 15
Which of these viruses do we have an effective vaccine for?
Herpes
Epstein-Barr virus
Rabies
HIV
14 of 15
What is a retrovirus?
A new form of virus that can attack other viruses
An artificial virus scientists created
A virus that has RNA instead of DNA
An ancient form of virus discovered under the ice of the South Pole
15 of 15
Every milliliter of seawater contains about a _________ of virus particles
Lined up end to end, they'd stretch about 200 MILLION LIGHT YEARS into space! That's crazy.
1,000
1,000,000,000
1,000,000
10,000
Viruses are not your Forte
Perhaps biology is not your strong suit, or perhaps you were never too interested in the micro world of bacteria and... READ MOREPerhaps biology is not your strong suit, or perhaps you were never too interested in the micro world of bacteria and viruses. In this day and age, that's not a good idea, since we need to understand our 'enemy' and that is definitely certain bacteria and viruses. Look at your mistakes and learn from them!
You know a bit about viruses, which is the average in the main population. Most people don't know much about viruses... READ MOREYou know a bit about viruses, which is the average in the main population. Most people don't know much about viruses, even though they have a complicated history with the human species as well as fresh outbreaks today, as we've recently seen. Viruses are a big part of the micro-organism world, and we should know more about them as well as how to protect against them.
You didn't get ALL questions right but you got quite a bit! You definitely know more about viruses than most people do... READ MOREYou didn't get ALL questions right but you got quite a bit! You definitely know more about viruses than most people do. This means you have some scientific curiosity about the micro world and biology. This will help you quite a bit when it comes to avoiding virus attacks.
You REALLY know your viruses and you probably have a lot of biological knowledge and biological curiosity about this... READ MOREYou REALLY know your viruses and you probably have a lot of biological knowledge and biological curiosity about this science. Bacteria, viruses and diseases are incredibly important to know about, now more than ever. Good for you for your awesome knowledge!
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