Becoming exposed to or infected with an infectious microbe does not necessarily mean developing a noticeable disease. Explain.
In this light explain the difference between a virus and a bacteria. [3 MARKS ]

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A strong immune system our body is normally fighting off microbes. We have cells which are specialised to kill the pathogenic microbes. These cells are active when infecting microbes enter the body and if they are successful in removing the pathogen, we remain disease– free. So even if we are exposed to infectious microbes, it is not necessary that we
suffer from diseases.

Differences between a virus and a bacteria

Virus Bacteria

Can be viewed only through an electron microscope Can be viewed by any light microscope

Vaccination is the only cure for some ailments Responds to antibiotics

Does not have any metabolism, does not reproduce, does not grow. Has metabolism, consumes food, reproduces, excretes, grows

The Incubation period can extend to more than 10 years Incubation period is restricted to days only, not years.

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Virus	Bacteria
Can be viewed only through an electron microscope	Can be viewed by any light microscope
Vaccination is the only cure for some ailments	Responds to antibiotics
Does not have any metabolism, does not reproduce, does not grow.	Has metabolism, consumes food, reproduces, excretes, grows
The Incubation period can extend to more than 10 years	Incubation period is restricted to days only, not years.