Comparing Cell Structures with Viruses
PlantAnimal
BacterialViruses
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