Differentiate between Virus and Bacteria? [5 MARKS]
Differentiation: 2.5 Marks each
VirusesBacteriaLacks cellular machinery.Possesses a cellular machineryRequires a host cell to replicate. Can′t replicate on its own.Can replicate on its own. with genetic material which is circular DNA.Are mostly pathogenic. Causes several diseases in both plants & animals.There are both harmless and pathogenic bacteriaThere is a protein−coat surrounding its genetic material, which is either DNA or RNA.There is a cell−wall surrounding the cell, made up of nitrogenous compounds.Visible only under Electron Microscope.Visible under Light Microscope.