Question

What is more dangerous viruses or bacteria?

Answer 1

Viruses:

1. Viruses are incredibly minute organisms with genetic material made up of either RNA or DNA.
2. They are also much smaller than the majority of bacteria.
3. Viruses are obligate parasites and they evade the immune system, of their host and can cause severe fatal diseases.

Bacteria:

1. Bacteria are prokaryotic microorganisms and they are ubiquitous.
2. They can be beneficial as well as harmful.
3. Harmful bacteria are usually pathogenic and can cause several diseases in different organisms.

Conclusion:

1. Several diseases are known to be caused by bacteria and viruses.
2. However, if one has to compare, viruses are considered more harmful and dangerous than bacteria.