Medical Professionals: What Is The Difference Between Viruses, Bacteria, and Diseases?
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BigAssLeech · 31-35, M
Biology major here:
Bacteria are single celled organisms. They are living things.
Viruses are packets of DNA or RNA protected by a layer of protein. They cannot reproduce by themselves, and must need to be inside of a host's cells to duplicate. It's debated whether or not they are alive, but the scientific consensus is that they are not.
Diseases are a broad term used to describe an abnormal state of an organism, not counting injury. They usually have symptoms. They can be caused by bacteria, viruses, birth defects, etc
Bacteria are single celled organisms. They are living things.
Viruses are packets of DNA or RNA protected by a layer of protein. They cannot reproduce by themselves, and must need to be inside of a host's cells to duplicate. It's debated whether or not they are alive, but the scientific consensus is that they are not.
Diseases are a broad term used to describe an abnormal state of an organism, not counting injury. They usually have symptoms. They can be caused by bacteria, viruses, birth defects, etc
