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- Bacteria are living organisms, while viruses are non-living particles.
- Bacteria can be found in diverse environments, including soil, water, and living organisms, while viruses require a host to survive and reproduce.
- Bacteria are single-celled organisms, while viruses are composed of genetic material encased in a protein shell.
- Bacteria are larger in size than viruses.
- Bacteria can reproduce on their own, while viruses require a host cell to reproduce.
- Bacteria can be treated with antibiotics, while viruses cannot.
- Bacteria have a cell wall made of peptidoglycan, while viruses do not.
- Bacteria can be beneficial, neutral, or harmful to humans, while most viruses are harmful.
- Bacteria have diverse metabolic pathways, while viruses do not have metabolic pathways.
- Bacteria can be aerobic or anaerobic, while viruses do not have metabolism.
- Bacteria can move independently, while viruses cannot move on their own.
- Bacteria have a wide range of shapes, while viruses are generally symmetrical.
- Bacteria can be classified based on their shape, while viruses are classified according to their genetic material and structure.
- Bacteria can form biofilms, while viruses cannot.
- Bacteria can undergo mutation, while viruses can readily mutate and change.
- Bacteria can be used in food production and as probiotics, while viruses cannot be used this way.
- Bacteria can cause foodborne illnesses, while viruses can cause foodborne illnesses and other diseases.
- Bacteria can be found on and inside the human body, while viruses can only be found inside the human body.
- Bacteria can be cultured and grown in a lab, while viruses require cells to grow.
- Bacteria have a complex metabolism, while viruses lack metabolism.
Biology Ease Staff asked 1 year ago