Bacteria are single-celled microorganisms that exhibit characteristics of life, such as metabolism, growth, and reproduction independently. They can reproduce on their own through binary fission and respond to environmental stimuli. In contrast, viruses lack cellular structures and cannot carry out metabolic processes; they require a host cell to replicate and do not exhibit independent growth or reproduction. This fundamental difference in their biological functions indicates that bacteria are living organisms, whereas viruses are considered non-living agents.
Bateria are made of cells APEX~:)
Viruses are (debatably) not alive while bacteria are; meaning they are smaller and require a living host to survive. Bacteria are killed with antibiotics, but viruses are not.
One key difference between bacteria and viruses is that bacteria are single-celled organisms that can reproduce on their own through cell division, which is a hallmark of living organisms. In contrast, viruses lack cellular structures and cannot reproduce independently; they require a host cell to replicate. Additionally, bacteria can carry out metabolic processes, while viruses do not possess any metabolic machinery and are inactive outside of a host. These characteristics underscore that bacteria are considered living organisms, whereas viruses are classified as non-living entities.
Viruses require a living organism to do anything - most especially to reproduce.
Bacteria are considered living organisms because they can reproduce, metabolize, and respond to stimuli independently. They have a cellular structure with organelles and can carry out cellular processes. In contrast, viruses are not considered living organisms because they cannot reproduce, metabolize, or respond to stimuli on their own - they require a host cell to replicate and carry out their life cycle.
Viruses require a living organism to do anything - most especially to reproduce.
Bateria are made of cells APEX~:)
Bateria are made of cells APEX~:)
Viruses are replication parasites that can do nothing until they take over a living cell. Bacteria are living cells.
Only Bacteria can reproduce outside of a host.. Bacteria are made of cells
Bacteria are able to reproduce on their own while viruses need a host to.
Bacteria are not dependent on a host. :)
Viruses are (debatably) not alive while bacteria are; meaning they are smaller and require a living host to survive. Bacteria are killed with antibiotics, but viruses are not.
One key difference between bacteria and viruses is that bacteria are single-celled organisms that can reproduce on their own through cell division, which is a hallmark of living organisms. In contrast, viruses lack cellular structures and cannot reproduce independently; they require a host cell to replicate. Additionally, bacteria can carry out metabolic processes, while viruses do not possess any metabolic machinery and are inactive outside of a host. These characteristics underscore that bacteria are considered living organisms, whereas viruses are classified as non-living entities.
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.
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.
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.