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.
Fill in the blanks using the choices: ribosomes Infectivity genetic material macroscopic proteins microscopic phospholipids
- Both viruses and bacteria contain genetic material.
- Both viruses and bacteria are microscopic.
- Both viruses and bacteria can cause infectivity.