Science Common Sense

1042 - What is the difference between a virus and a bacteria?

Imagine tiny germs that can make you sick. There are two kinds: viruses and bacteria.

Viruses are super tiny and can only multiply inside your body's cells. Think of them as hijackers. They take over your cells to make more copies of themselves.

Bacteria, on the other hand, are a bit bigger and can multiply on their own, without taking over your cells. They can also live in other places, like soil or water.

Here's a key difference:

• Viruses need a host (like you) to multiply.
• Bacteria can multiply by themselves.

So, in short, viruses need a home to grow, but bacteria can grow anywhere.