How is a virus different from chlamydia?

Answer 1

Chlamydia is a prokaryote or bacteria. Bacteria are living organisms, capable of their own metabolism and reproduction, even though they may infect host cells. Viruses are not alive. They are chemical constructs that require a host cell for metabolism and reproduction. Viruses have many of the same processes found in living cells, but they lack key metabolism and biochemistry that prevents them from functioning outside of a host cell.

Answer 2

A virus is a tiny infectious agent that can only replicate within a living host cell, while chlamydia is a bacterial infection caused by Chlamydia trachomatis. Viruses are not considered living organisms, do not respond to antibiotics, and are generally smaller than bacteria. Chlamydia is treated with antibiotics, while viral infections often require supportive care to manage symptoms.

Answer 3

It lives inside of the cells.