Viruses

Question 1

Structure

Answer 1

Viruses are very small (about 0.0001mm). They are made of DNA protein. They are not cells - they don’t have a nucleus and can’t reproduce on their own. It has a head and protein tail fibers to support it.

Question 2

Cures

Answer 2

They can be fought off by the immune system in the body and vaccines, but antibiotics have no effect on them. the main cure is vaccines.

Question 3

Example

Answer 3

COVID-19, measles, influenza

Question 4

How It Can Be Transmitted

Answer 4

Viruses can be transmitted by blood, faeces or through the air.