Comparison Overview

Both bacteria and viruses represent microscopic challenges to the human immune system, yet their biological structures are vastly different.

[Image of the structure of a virus vs a bacterium]
Feature Similarities
Genetic MaterialBoth contain DNA or RNA.
InfectionBoth can cause contagious diseases.
MicroscopicBoth are invisible to the naked eye.

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