Viruses vs. Bacteria Compare / Contrast
Viruses: Bacteria:
Viruses: Not a kingdom Bacteria:
Viruses: Not a kingdom Bacteria: 2 kingdoms
Viruses: Not a kingdom Not alive Bacteria: 2 kingdoms
Viruses: Not a kingdom Not alive Bacteria: 2 kingdoms Alive
Viruses: Bacteria: Not a kingdom Not alive Smaller than a cell 2 kingdoms Alive
Viruses: Bacteria: Not a kingdom Not alive Smaller than a cell 2 kingdoms Alive Is a cell
Viruses: Can’t reproduce on its own Bacteria:
Viruses: Can’t reproduce on its own Bacteria: Can reproduce on its own
Viruses: Bacteria: Can’t reproduce on its own Not a microorganism Can reproduce on its own
Viruses: Bacteria: Can’t reproduce on its own Not a microorganism Can reproduce on its own Microorganism
Viruses: Can cause disease Bacteria:
Viruses: Can cause disease Bacteria: Can cause disease
Viruses: Can cause disease Not helpful Bacteria: Can cause disease
Viruses: Bacteria: Can cause disease Not helpful Can cause disease Can be very helpful