Viruses Trivia Quiz - Free Biology Quiz with Answers

Report a mistake in the quiz

If you would like to tell us that you find a mistake, feel free to let us know :)

Greetings, biology enthusiasts and virology enthusiasts! Are you ready to put your knowledge of viruses to the test? Look no further than our online trivia quiz, dedicated to the fascinating world of viruses. Our quiz features a range of challenging questions designed to test your understanding of the different types of viruses, their structures, and their unique replication strategies. Can you identify the different types of viruses, such as DNA viruses and RNA viruses? Do you know the structures of viral particles, such as the capsid and envelope? What about the various mechanisms that viruses use to infect and replicate within host cells? Our quiz covers these topics and more. So, whether you're a budding virologist or simply curious about the microscopic world of viruses, put your knowledge to the test and challenge your friends to try their luck. Happy quizzing!

Question 1:

What is the key characteristic of viruses that differentiates them from living cells?

A) Viruses can reproduce on their own

B) Viruses cannot reproduce without a host cell

C) Viruses have a cell wall

D) Viruses have organelles

1 b

Question 2:

What is the protein coat that surrounds and protects the genetic material of a virus called?

A) Capsid

B) Envelope

C) Virion

D) Nucleoid

1 b

Question 3:

Which of the following is a viral genetic material?

A) DNA

B) RNA

C) Both DNA and RNA

D) Neither DNA nor RNA

1 b

Question 4:

What is the term for a virus that specifically infects bacteria?

A) Bacteriophage

B) Retrovirus

C) Viroid

D) Prion

1 b

Question 5:

Which type of virus can incorporate its genetic material into the host cell's DNA?

A) Retrovirus

B) Bacteriophage

C) Viroid

D) Prion

1 b

Question 6:

What is the process of a virus entering a host cell called?

A) Adsorption

B) Penetration

C) Uncoating

D) Assembly

1 b

Question 7:

Which viral replication strategy involves the immediate production of new virus particles upon entering the host cell?

A) Lysogenic cycle

B) Lyophilic cycle

C) Lyotropic cycle

D) Lytic cycle

1 b

Question 8:

In which viral replication strategy does the viral genome integrate into the host's genome and replicate as the host cell divides?

A) Lysogenic cycle

B) Lyophilic cycle

C) Lyotropic cycle

D) Lytic cycle

1 b

Question 9:

Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus?

A) Influenza

B) Tuberculosis

C) Cholera

D) Malaria

1 b

Question 10:

What type of virus causes the common cold?

A) Rhinovirus

B) Influenza virus

C) Hepatitis virus

D) Papillomavirus

1 b

Question 11:

Which type of virus is responsible for causing AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)?

A) Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

B) Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

C) Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)

D) Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)

1 b

Question 12:

What type of virus is responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic?

A) Influenza virus

B) SARS-CoV-2

C) Ebola virus

D) Zika virus

1 b

Question 13:

Which of the following is NOT a method of transmission for viruses?

A) Airborne transmission

B) Fecal-oral transmission

C) Bloodborne transmission

D) Photosynthesis

1 b

Question 14:

What is the term for small infectious agents composed of a proteinaceous infectious particle that lacks nucleic acid?

A) Viroid

B) Prion

C) Bacteriophage

D) Retrovirus

1 b

Question 15:

Which of the following viruses is known to cause cancer in humans?

A) Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

B) Influenza virus

C) Rhinovirus

D) Norovirus

1 b