Question

1. create a chart or table to distinguish the key differences between bacteria and viruses. (at least 3 for each)

25 describe the two different ways that bacteria can be classified

Explanation:

To distinguish bacteria and viruses, we analyze their structure, reproduction, and response to antibiotics:

Step1: Structure

Bacteria: Single - celled prokaryotes with a cell wall, cell membrane, cytoplasm, and genetic material (no nucleus).
Viruses: Non - cellular, consist of a protein coat (capsid) and genetic material (DNA or RNA), no cellular structure.

Step2: Reproduction

Bacteria: Reproduce asexually by binary fission, can also exchange genetic material through conjugation.
Viruses: Replicate only inside a host cell, using the host's cellular machinery.

Step3: Antibiotic Response

Bacteria: Some bacteria can be treated with antibiotics (target bacterial cell processes).
Viruses: Antibiotics are ineffective against viruses (they don't have bacterial - like cellular processes).

Step4: Size

Bacteria: Larger (typically 0.2 - 2.0 micrometers in diameter).
Viruses: Smaller (typically 20 - 300 nanometers in diameter).

Now we organize this into a table:

BACTERIA	VIRUSES
Reproduce asexually by binary fission (can conjugate)	Replicate only inside a host cell, using host machinery
Some can be treated with antibiotics	Antibiotics are ineffective
Larger (0.2 - 2.0 μm diameter)	Smaller (20 - 300 nm diameter)

Answer:

BACTERIA	VIRUSES
Reproduce asexually by binary fission (can conjugate)	Replicate only inside a host cell, using host machinery
Some can be treated with antibiotics	Antibiotics are ineffective
Larger (0.2 - 2.0 μm diameter)	Smaller (20 - 300 nm diameter)