Bacteria vs. Virus

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Which IS a LIVING organism?

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Bacteria are living organisms, while viruses are not.

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Can infect organisms?

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Both bacteria and viruses can infect organisms.

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Which is NOT made of cells and doesn't have a cell structure?

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Viruses are not made of cells and do not have a cell structure.

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Reproduces by splitting itself into two?

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Bacteria reproduce by binary fission, splitting themselves into two.

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Contains GENETIC MATERIAL - DNA/RNA?

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Both bacteria and viruses contain genetic material, either DNA or RNA.

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What is the basic unit of life?

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The cell is the basic unit of life.

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What is a virus?

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A virus is a microscopic infectious agent that requires a living host to replicate.

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What is bacteria?

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Bacteria are single-celled microorganisms that can exist independently.

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How do bacteria reproduce?

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Bacteria reproduce asexually through a process called binary fission.

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What is the structure of a virus?

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Viruses consist of genetic material surrounded by a protein coat, and sometimes an envelope.