Viruses are .......... in size than bacteria.

Smaller

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Larger

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Same

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is D Smaller
Average diameter of bacteria is 0.2 to 2 micrometer.
Virus diameter ranges from 20 nanometer to 250-400 nanometer. 1 nanometer = 1000 micrometer.
Hence, virus particle is smaller than bacteria.

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