Question detail
Which of the following statements is true regarding bacteria and viruses?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Communicable diseases
Question
- A. Both reproduce rapidly outside the host
- B. Bacteria can produce toxins, while viruses cannot
- C. Viruses can reproduce independently, while bacteria cannot
- D. Both can be treated with antibiotics
Answer
The correct option is Bacteria can produce toxins, while viruses cannot because it matches the approved biology in Communicable (infectious) diseases within Communicable diseases.
Explanation
The correct option is Bacteria can produce toxins, while viruses cannot because it stays accurate for Communicable (infectious) diseases in Communicable diseases. It matches the approved learning objective about explain how diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, protists and fungi are spread in animals and plants and avoids the oversimplified distractors.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Disease Transmission
Students often confuse the modes of transmission for different types of pathogens, such as thinking that all diseases spread through the same method.
To fix this, students should study and categorize each type of pathogen (viruses, bacteria, protists, fungi) and their specific modes of transmission, ensuring they understand the differences in how each can spread in animals and plants.
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