Bacteria vs Viruses

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What type of genetic material do viruses contain?

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Viruses contain genetic information in the form of either DNA or RNA.

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Do bacteria and viruses contain a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles?

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Neither bacteria nor viruses contain a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles.

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How can a disease-causing agent that has a protein coat, lacks a nucleus, and reproduces only inside an animal cell be classified?

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It should be classified as a virus.

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What cellular structures do bacteria contain that viruses do not?

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Bacteria contain ribosomes.

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Why do bacteria and viruses have a high rate of mutation?

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They have a high rate of mutation because many copies are made, which increases the chances of mutation.

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What is the primary difference between bacteria and viruses in terms of cellular structure?

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Bacteria are prokaryotic cells with a complex structure, while viruses are acellular and consist of a protein coat and genetic material.

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Can viruses reproduce independently?

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No, viruses cannot reproduce independently; they must infect a host cell to replicate.

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What is the role of ribosomes in bacteria?

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Ribosomes in bacteria are responsible for protein synthesis.

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What is a common method used to classify viruses?

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Viruses are commonly classified based on their type of genetic material (DNA or RNA) and their method of replication.

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What is the size comparison between bacteria and viruses?

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Viruses are generally much smaller than bacteria.