What is the difference between a virus and a bacteria?
(N/A)
| Viruses | Bacteria |
|---|---|
| $(i)$ They are very small. | They are larger in size compared to viruses. |
| $(ii)$ Non-cellular. | Single-celled. |
| $(iii)$ Have no metabolism of their own. | Have metabolism of their own. |
| $(iv)$ Do not take food by any method. | Take food by absorption. |
| $(v)$ Do not grow and do not divide. | Grow in size and divide to produce more bacteria. |
| $(vi)$ Command the host cell to produce viruses. | They can reproduce on their own. |
| $(vii)$ Can be crystallised. | Cannot be crystallised. |
| $(viii)$ All produce diseases in humans,animals,or plants. | Some are harmless,some are useful,and some cause diseases. |
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