Question

question 13
what is the main difference between bacteria and viruses?
select one:
a. bacteria are smaller than viruses.
b. viruses cause diseases, but bacteria do not cause diseases.
c. bacteria can take over cells, but viruses cannot.
d. bacteria are living organisms, while viruses are not.

Explanation:

• Bacteria are larger than viruses, so option A is incorrect.
• Both bacteria and viruses can cause diseases, so option B is incorrect.
• Viruses take over cells, not bacteria, so option C is incorrect.
• Bacteria are living organisms (they can reproduce, grow, etc. on their own in suitable environments), while viruses are not considered living as they cannot reproduce or carry out metabolic processes without a host cell.

Answer:

D. Bacteria are living organisms, while viruses are not.