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describe in table formate the differences between bacteria and viruses in structures disease treatment
Bacteria | Viruses | |
Structure |
1. Bigger than a virus. 2. Living cell. 3. Made up of a single cell without a true nucleus or membrane-bound organelles, but with a rigid wall. DNA, the genome is present as plasmids or nucleoid. 4. Can survive and multiply without a host. |
1. Smaller than bacteria. 2. Nonliving structure. 3. Made up of a protein outer covering and inner genetic material, DNA or RNA. 4. Cannot multiply without a host. |
Disease |
1. Transmitted by person to person contact. 2. Can be prevented by strict sanitization and other control measures. |
1. Transmitted by person to person contact, by air, or surface contact. 2. Can be effectively prevented only by vaccination, though other control measures are also used. |
Treatment |
Antibiotics are effective against bacterial diseases. |
Antibiotics are not effective against viral diseases. Antiviral drugs are used to treat viral diseases, which act on viral enzymes. |