Grade 10 Science: Viruses
This worksheet covers the basic structure, replication, and impact of viruses, aligned with Grade 10 science curriculum.
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Viruses: Structure and Function
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your knowledge. For multiple-choice questions, circle the correct option. For fill-in-the-blanks, write your answer on the line provided. For short-answer questions, use complete sentences.
1. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of viruses?
They contain genetic material.
They can reproduce independently.
They have a protein coat.
They are obligate intracellular parasites.
2. The outer protein coat of a virus is called the:
envelope
capsid
nucleoid
genome
3. Viruses are much smaller than bacteria and can only be seen with an .
4. The genetic material of a virus can be either DNA or .
5. Describe the main components of a typical virus particle.
6. Explain what is meant by 'obligate intracellular parasite' in the context of viruses.
7. Label the parts of the bacteriophage virus shown below:
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8. All viruses have an outer envelope derived from the host cell membrane.
True
False
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