Practice Classification of Viruses - 6.2 | Theme A: Unity and Diversity | IB MYP Grade 11 Biology
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6.2 - Classification of Viruses

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What are the two types of nucleic acids found in viruses?

💡 Hint: Think of the instructions that viruses use to replicate.

Question 2

Easy

What is a capsid?

💡 Hint: What covers the core of the virus?

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

Which of the following is a characteristic of enveloped viruses?

  • A) They have a protein capsid
  • B) They lack a lipid layer
  • C) They are always single-stranded

💡 Hint: Think about how viruses protect their genetic material.

Question 2

True or False: All viruses can replicate independently outside a host cell.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what defines a virus's behavior compared to living cells.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Describe how the structure and replication strategy of a virus can impact its pathogenicity.

💡 Hint: Consider how these factors influence the virus’s ability to infect host cells.

Question 2

How do segmented genomes contribute to viral diversity and adaptability?

💡 Hint: Think about co-infections and how different segments can mix.

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