Wisconsin Esthetics State Board Practice Test

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What is a virus described as?

A type of bacterial infection
A sub-microscopic infectious agent
A cellular organism
A type of tissue

The correct answer is: A sub-microscopic infectious agent

A virus is defined as a sub-microscopic infectious agent, meaning it is much smaller than cells and cannot be seen with a standard microscope. Viruses lack the cellular structure and machinery necessary for independent metabolism and replication, which distinguishes them from bacteria and cellular organisms. Instead, viruses must invade the living cells of a host to reproduce, using the host's cellular machinery to create copies of themselves. This characteristic highlights their role as obligate intracellular parasites. Understanding the nature of viruses is crucial, especially in fields such as esthetics, where knowledge of infection control and transmission is vital for maintaining a safe and healthy environment. The other choices do not accurately describe viruses: they are not bacterial infections, nor are they cellular organisms or types of tissue.