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Which is difference between bacteria and viruses that shows that bacteria are living organisms and viruses not?
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∙ 7y ago
Bacteria are able to reproduce on their own while viruses need a host to "hijack" so they can reproduce. Bacteria have metabolisms, catabolic and anabolic biochemical reactions going on in their cells all the time. Viruses do not. Bacteria can grow in size to a certain extent while viruses do not change in this regard. The definition of living things classify bacteria as a living thing, while viruses are not.
Daryl Kemmer
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∙ 7y agoViruses require a living organism to do anything - most especially to reproduce.
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Are bacteria larger than viruses?
no bacteria is larger than viruses
Organisms whose cells have no visible nucleus?
Certain bacteria and viruses carry their DNA in little rings rather than in chromosomes, so don't have a distinct nucleus like larger organisms.
Are bacteria and Viruses prokaryotes or eukaryotes?
Bacteria are prokaryotes, viruses are not classified within the six kingdoms of life, and so are neither prokaryotes nor eukaryotes.
Is a virus bigger or smaller than bacteria?
Bacteria and viruses can breed. i.e. When bacteria breeds, they form large colonies visible to the naked eye When viruses breed, they become more deadly or mutate but are still virtually invisible to the naked eye.
What are some positive things about a microscope?
It shows us, through means of zooming in very much, little organisms. Cells, bacteria and viruses are shown with a microscope as well. But the most positive thing is that it has proven to people (1800) that the germ theory of disease really was true by means of showing proof that bacteria and viruses really are 'existing'.
What is a difference between bacteria and viruses shows that bacteria are living organisms and viruses are not?
Bateria are made of cells APEX~:)
Which is the difference between bacteria and viruses that shows the bacteria are living organisms and viruses are not?
Only Bacteria can reproduce outside of a host.. Bacteria are made of cells
Which is a difference between bacteria and viruses that shows that bacteria are living organisms and viruses are not-?
A bacteria is a unicellular microorganism while a virus is a submicroscopic particle.
What difference between bacteria and viruses shows that bacteria are living organisms and viruses?
Bacteria are able to reproduce on their own while viruses need a host to.
Which difference between bacteria and viruses shows that bacteria are living organisms and viruses are not?
Viruses require a living organism to do anything - most especially to reproduce.
What is a difference between bacteria and virus that shows that bacteria are living organisms and viruses are not?
Bacteria are not dependent on a host. :)
What difference between bacteria and viruses shows that bacteria are living organsims and viruses are not?
Bacteria are cellular while viruses are non cellular .
How can you tell the difference between bacteria and viruses?
The difference is that viruses are smaller than bacteria. One more major difference is that bacteria are living things whereas viruses are non living things.
Which is different between bacteria and viruses that shows that bacteria are living organisms and viruses are not?
Viruses require a living organism to do anything - most especially to reproduce.
What is a difference between bacteria and viruses that shows that bacteria are living organism and viruses are not?
Bateria are made of cells APEX~:)
What is the difference between bacteria and viruses that shows the bacteria are living organisms and viruses are not?
Bacteria are able to reproduce on their own while viruses need a host to "hijack" so they can reproduce. Bacteria have metabolisms, catabolic and anabolic biochemical reactions going on in their cells all the time. Viruses do not. Bacteria can grow in size to a certain extent while viruses do not change in this regard. The definition of living things classify bacteria as a living thing, while viruses are not.
What are difference between bacteria and viruses.?
-viruses and alive but bacteria is -viruses spread but dont multiply or change in your body, bacteria are alive and are often evolving -viruses cannot be treated, but bacteria can be eliminated with chemincals and anitbiotics
