How are a bacteria and a virus alike?

Answer 1

Bacteria and viruses are alike in the fact that they both cause disease, although bacteria can also be useful to us. Most people would think bacteria in or on food can only be harmful. True, food poisoning caused by bacteria and their products is a serious problem, and how to ensure food safety is treated in a different exhibit. However, certain bacteria are safe in food, and are required for the desired taste and texture. This exhibit describes some of the applications of bacteria and their products in the food industry.

Bacteria are commonly used in dairy products. Sour cream is the product of cream after bacteria were allowed to grow in it. The difference in flavour, texture, and behaviour all result from the differences in bacteria required to produce the product. Buttermilk is low in fat and cheese comes many variations.Yogurt is probably one of the oldest forms of fermented milk.

Answer 2

Both bacteria and viruses are microscopic organisms that can cause infections in various hosts. However, bacteria are single-celled organisms that can reproduce on their own, while viruses are not considered living organisms and require a host cell to replicate.

Answer 3

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