Question

How do viruses differ from other microorganisms such as bacteria ?

Answer 1

Antibiotics can kill bacteria but not viruses. Viruses are the connecting link between Living & Non-Living organisms.These react as Non-Living in the Environment until it comes in contact of Living Cell. ... 2.they can only reproduce when they attack any cell, unlike other microbes which can reprouce freely.

Answer 2

Heya!

All viruses have is a protein coat and a core of genetic material, either RNA or DNA. Unlike bacteria, viruses can't survive without a host. They can only reproduce by attaching themselves to cells.Also unlike bacteria, most viruses do cause disease, and they're quite specific about the cells they attack.