NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Genetic material-Both bacteria and viruses have genetic material (nucleic acid). In bacterial cells, the genetic material is contained in a chromosome which is a strand of DNA. While they do not have a nucleus, the genetic material of these organisms is contained in a region generally known as the nucleoid.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bacterial and viral infections have many things in common. Both types of infections are caused by microbes (bacteria and viruses) and are spread by things such as coughing and sneezing, contact with infected people, surfaces, food, water, pets, livestock, or insects such as fleas and ticks.

Detailed explanation-3: -Similarities Between Bacteria and Viruses Both viruses and bacteria can cause diseases. Both can be spread through coughing, sneezing, or coming into contact with contaminated surfaces, animals, items, or people. Both can possibly be treated with vaccines.

Detailed explanation-4: -Viruses and bacteria have a number of characteristics in common. Both are microscopic. Although both vary in size, they are too small to be visible to the naked eye. Both carry genetic material and both lack membrane-bound organelles.