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Lecture 28
Chapter 56 Life
Bacteria or viruses?
Size
• The biggest viruses are only
as large as the smallest
bacteria.
Structure
• Bacteria are more complex
compared to viruses
Main differences (cont’d)
Reproduction
Bacteria contain the genetic (DNA) material,
ribosomes and proteins needed to reproduce
themselves.
Viruses contain limited genetic material (DNA or
RNA).
They have to invade other cells and hijack their
cellular machinery to reproduce.
Infections