Block ______. 1. What is a virus? 2. What is the primary goal or function of all
viruses? 3. Why can't viruses live on their own? 4. Which instrument allowed ...
Understanding Viruses Video
Name ___________________________ Date _______________________ Block ________
1. What is a virus?
2. What is the primary goal or function of all viruses?
3. Why can’t viruses live on their own?
4. Which instrument allowed scientists to finally see viruses? What magnification if required to do this?
5. What is the general structure of a virus?
6. What types of organisms can be infected by viruses?
7. Why was it not effective for people who wore masks during the influenza pandemic to not cover their nose?
8. What are the differences in viruses composed of DNA and those composed of RNA?
9. Is it important that scientists have found some women who are immune to HIV? Why?
10. Can viruses be used to help humans? If so, how?
