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:
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__________: 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
Word Bank: genetic material, macroscopic, ribosomes, phospholipids, Infectivity, microscopic, proteins
1. Microscopic
2. Infectivity
3. Genetic material