What Viruses and Bacteria Have in Common?
Although viruses and bacteria are different, they do share several similarities. Some characteristics common both in viruses and bacteria are explained below:
_ : Both viruses and bacteria are very tiny and are not seen by naked eyes. Both are found in different forms and can be observed under a microscope.
_ : Viruses and bacteria can infect a host organism (plant, animal, human or a bacterium) and may cause illness.
_ : Bacteria and viruses contain a genome.
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microscopic, proteins, Infectivity, genetic material, phospholipids, ribosomes, macroscopic
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Explanation: Both viruses and bacteria are very tiny and cannot be seen by the naked eye. They are only visible under a microscope.
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Explanation: Both viruses and bacteria contain genetic material, which is responsible for their ability to replicate and carry out their functions.
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Explanation: Both viruses and bacteria have the ability to infect a host organism (such as a plant, animal, human, or another bacterium) and cause illness or disease. This infectivity is a shared characteristic between them.