In this assignment, you will use your knowledge to

contrast viruses and cells. You will also describe

the lytic and lysogenic cycles used by viruses to

reproduce.

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Contrast the structures of a virus and cell.

Virus is not as big as a cell

Viruses are nonliving and infect host cells.

Cells are the smallest form of structure and function in living organisms.

Viruses cannot make their own food, do not contain a cell membrane, and cannot reproduce.

Cells contain a cell membrane, DNA, RNA, ribosomes, cytoplasm, and are able to grow and reproduce, and respond to stimuli.

Viruses contain one nucleic acid, a capsid, and an envelope.