Living Cells and Viruses

The video explores the differences between cells and viruses, focusing on their reproduction, composition, energy use, and development. Cells reproduce through binary fission or mitosis, while viruses require a host cell to replicate. Cells are complex structures with organelles, whereas viruses consist of genetic material within a protein coat. Cells generate energy via mitochondria, but viruses rely on host cells for energy. Cell development is orderly, while virus development is rapid and destructive.

Describe the development process of a cell compared to that of a virus.

What happens to a cell when a virus infects it?