EVERYDAY SCIENCE

SCIENCE

VIRUS AND BACTERIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following lists structures from smallest to largest?
A
bacteria, virus, protist
B
protist, bacteria, virus
C
virus, protist, bacteria
D
virus, bacteria, protist
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Bacteria are smaller than protozoans and fungi are the largest microorganisms. Some fungi are even visible to the naked eye.

Detailed explanation-2: -Protozoa (pro-toe-ZO-uh) are one-celled organisms, like bacteria. But they are bigger than bacteria and contain a nucleus and other cell structures, making them more like plant and animal cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -Adenovirus is the smallest virus and Mycoplasma is the smallest bacteria. Both bacteria and viruses are contagious organisms that lead to many diseases in both plants and animals.

Detailed explanation-4: -Bacteria are giants when compared to viruses. The smallest bacteria are about 0.4 micron (one millionth of a meter) in diameter while viruses range in size from 0.02 to 0.25 micron.

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