Name __________________________________ Date__________ Class _____________
VIRUSES AND BACTERIA
Compare and contrast viruses and bacteria.
Use your notes.
VIRUS
BOTH
BACTERIA
Label the parts on the structures below: Name the viruses/bacteria and state what they infect.
T/F state whether the statement is true or false. If FALSE correct what is wrong to make the
statement true.
1. _________________ All viruses look alike
2. _________________ Bacteria are unicellular
3. _________________ Bacteria have cell walls
4. _________________ Bacteria have a nucleus
5. _________________ Every virus contains DNA or RNA
6. _________________ A virus can replicate on its own
Answer the following questions
1. Where are viruses found?
2.
In what type of environment can bacteria be found? List at least 5 examples.
3. Bacteria are found in which kingdom?
4. State at least 3 uses of bacteria.
5. Give 3 types of disease caused by bacteria and 3 by viruses
VIRUS
BACTERIA