Comparing Cell Structures with Viruses

PlantAnimal

BacterialViruses

Bacteria

Plant

Animal

•Cytoplasm is the chasm•Cytosol fills it up!

Virus

Comparison of Cells to VirusesCells Viruses

Cells have: Viruses have:

Cells do: Viruses DON’T do:

Comparison of Cells to VirusesCells Viruses

Cells have:1. Membranes2. Cytoplasm/cytosol3. Genetic material - DNA4. Ribosomes

Viruses have:1. Genetic material DNA or

RNA2. Protein coat

Cells do:1. Digestion2. Excretion3. Respiration4. Response to stimuli5. Need and use energy –

metabolism6. Grow & develop7. Reproduce themselves

Viruses DON’T do:1. Digestion2. Excretion3. Respiration4. Response to stimuli5. Need and use energy –

metabolism6. Grow & develop7. Reproduce themselves