10/19 Viruses vs. Cells

Learn about viruses and cells! This 9th-grade biology worksheet covers key differences, replication, and important terms.

Fill in the blanks below to complete the paragraph. Click on the blanks to see a drop down of answers. Viruses are non-living structures, unlike cells which are living. A virus works like a machine. It is made of a protein capsid with genetic information, like DNA or RNA, inside. In order to replicate, a virus must have a host. Without this, new viruses cannot be made. An example of a virus is HIV or coronavirus. Sort each card into the correct group. Click on each card to see a drop down of the groups you can place them in to. You may use the image above to help you. Eukaryote Only (6 cards) nucleus mitochondria small plants and animals membrane bound organelles chloroplast Prokaryote Only (2 cards) harmful and beneficial bacteria smaller Virus Only (5 cards) protein coat HIV smallest non-living must have a host Prokaryotes, Eukaryotes, and Viruses (1 card) Genetic material (DNA Prokaryote and Virus (2 cards) no nucleus no membrane bound organelles Eukaryote and Prokaryote (5 cards) ribosomes cell wall cell membrane living cell Label the Virus! Label the image of the virus below using the word bank. Spelling counts!!!Word bank: Tail fibers, protein capsid, genetic info tail fibers genetic info protein capsid Which of the following is the only characteristics cells and viruses have in common? ribosomes protein coat nucleus genetic information Relenza is an antiviral drug recommended by the CDC for use against recently circulating influenza (flu) viruses. Symptoms of the flu include fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, and muscle aches. Doctors recommend starting Relenza, the antiviral drug, within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms. Why is it important to begin taking the medicine early? Because the virus waits to attack cells. Because the virus is unable to mutate. Because the virus replicates quickly. Because the virus is spread through organisms like mosquitoes. Virus Matching Game Match a card from the left column to its correct match on the right column. Do the ones you know first! It's ok to go out of order! Antibiotic Medicine that is used to kill a living (biotic) organism, like bacteria. Antiviral Drug Drug used to prevent the spread of a virus, but cannot kill it. Are viruses living? No Antibiotics can only be used on these types of organisms. Living organisms Vaccine Shot given in order to prepare your immune system and create antibodies to fight real virus These organisms have many different organelles Eukaryotic Cells A vaccine for a virus should _ the number of people infected. Decrease HIV and AIDS Watch the video below to see how the HIV virus causes a person to get the disease, AIDS. Pay close attention to HOW the virus attacks someone! How does the HIV virus work? Type your response in the box below answering the question "How does the HIV virus work?" You may rewatch the video above to help you answer this question or you may look up information online. If you research online, YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO COPY AND PASTE AN ANSWER. IT MUST BE IN YOUR OWN WORDS OR YOU WILL GET NO CREDIT!