- Viruses are complexes of nucleic acid and proteins. True False
- Viruses are not considered to be living organisms. Name 4 characteristics you could identify to distinguish living organisms from viruses.
- Why do some scientists argue that viruses are non-living? a. Viruses evolve. b. Viruses are able to reproduce. c. Viruses have an organized and complex structure. d. Viruses are not made of cells.
- (a) What is the genetic material of a virus? (b) What is the role of that material in viral reproduction?
- Explain, in detail, why a virus is or is not considered to be a living organism.
- What is the basis of virology testing methods, and who are some of the manufacturers of virology lab equipment?
- What viruses can cause neurological disorders?