What is the difference between a virus and a bacteria? What is an example of each?

A virus is non-living and cannot be treated by antibiotics, they do not have a cell wall. Viruses are generally smaller and require a host to survive. A bacteria can be affected by antibiotics and can survive outside of a host. Bacteria can be free-living and do not require a host to reproduce. An example of a virus would be the Herpes virus (Herpes simplex). An example of a bacteria would be MRSA (An antibiotic strain of Staphylococcus aureus).

TR
Answered by Thomas R. Biology tutor

14951 Views

See similar Biology GCSE tutors

Related Biology GCSE answers

All answers ▸

How is the effectiveness of gaseous exchange surfaces in humans increased?


What is a tropism


What organelles are found in plant cells, but not in animal cells? What are the functions of these organelles?


Use your knowledge of the carbon cycle to indicate the effect of deforestation on the carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere, and the effect this change will have on the environment.


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2025

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy
Cookie Preferences