BiologyViruses, Bacteria, Protists, and Fungi |
How do viruses compare to bacteria? |
| Characteristic | Bacteria | Viruses |
| Able to pass through bacteriological filters | No | Yes |
| Contains a plasma membrane | Yes | No |
| Contains ribosomes | Yes | No |
| Possesses genetic material | No | Yes |
| Requires a living host to multiply | No | Yes |
| Sensitive to antibiotics | Yes | No |
| Sensitive to interferon | No | Yes |