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Quiz: Viruses and Why They Are Not Living

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Building on what you've learned about living organisms, let's test your knowledge of viruses and why they are not considered living!

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of viruses?

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Which features describe viruses? (Select all that apply)

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Viruses are considered {{blank0}} because they cannot carry out processes like {{blank1}} without a host cell.

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Why are viruses considered parasites?

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Which of the following are reasons viruses are not classified as living organisms? (Select all that apply)

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What type of genetic material can a virus contain?

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Viruses reproduce by injecting their genetic material into a {{blank0}}, where it takes over the cell's machinery to produce more {{blank1}}.

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Which of the following best describes the structure of a virus?

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