Question

Which among the following statements are true?

• A. Worms multiply faster than virus and bacteria.
• B. Bacteria are closely related to each other than to viruses and vice-versa.
• C. Life processes in bacteria are similar to those of viruses and vice-versa.
• D. Drugs that block any bacterial life processes will also block viral life processes.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Bacteria are closely related to each other than to viruses and vice-versa.

• Worms show slower rate of multiplication than bacteria, fungi and viruses.
• All bacteria are taxonomically more closely related to each other than to viruses and vice-versa. This indicates that various life processes are similar in many bacteria, but these are not seen in viruses.
• Due to which a drug that is effective on one bacteria is likely to be effective on another bacteria but not against virus. E.g., Penicillin, which is effective against a wide range of bacterial infections but not against viral infections.