How are Viruses Different from Bacteria

Question

How are viruses different from bacteria?
A) They have a single type of nucleic acid.
B) They may be pathogenic to humans.
C) They do not contain protein.
D) They are too small to be seen with the unaided eye.

Accepted Answer

Viruses differ from bacteria in several ways, but a key difference is that viruses have a single type of nucleic acid, either DNA or RNA, whereas bacteria can have both DNA and RNA. This distinction is fundamental to their structure and function.