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### Comparing Microorganisms: Viruses, Bacteria, and Protists

#### 13. Compare the following:

| **Trait**                                     | **Virus**             | **Bacteria**         | **Protist**           |
|-----------------------------------------------|-----------------------|----------------------|-----------------------|
| **Domain**                                    | N/A                   |                      |                       |
| **Size**                                      |                       |                      |                       |
| **Genome (RNA, DNA, both)**                   |                       |                      |                       |
| **Organelles? Which are present?**            |                       |                      |                       |
| **Cell wall? What is it made of?**            |                       |                      |                       |
| **Mechanism for cell division / reproduction**|                       |                      |                       |

### Explanation of Comparison Table

In this exercise, we are asked to compare three different types of microorganisms: viruses, bacteria, and protists. Here is a breakdown of the different traits that should be filled in for each type of microorganism:

1. **Domain**: Specifies the domain of life to which the organism belongs. Note that viruses do not belong to any domain of life, hence "N/A" (Not Applicable) is indicated under viruses.

2. **Size**: Indicates the typical size range of the organism. This helps in visualizing how these microorganisms compare in terms of their physical dimensions.

3. **Genome (RNA, DNA, both)**: Describes the type of genetic material present in the organism. Viruses might have RNA or DNA, Bacteria typically have DNA, and Protists also have DNA.

5. **Organelles? Which are present?**: Lists the cellular organelles present within the organism. Since viruses lack organelles, this would be indicated as none, whereas bacteria have organelles like ribosomes, and protists typically have a complex structure with various organelles.

6. **Cell wall? What is it made of?**: Indicates whether the organism has a cell wall, and if so, what material it is composed of. For example, bacterial cell walls are commonly made of peptidoglycan.

7. **Mechanism for cell division / reproduction**: Describes how the organism reproduces. Viruses reproduce via the lytic or lysogenic cycles within host cells, bacteria typically use binary fission, and protists can use a variety of mechanisms including mitosis.

By comparing these traits, students can better understand the fundamental
Transcribed Image Text:### Comparing Microorganisms: Viruses, Bacteria, and Protists #### 13. Compare the following: | **Trait** | **Virus** | **Bacteria** | **Protist** | |-----------------------------------------------|-----------------------|----------------------|-----------------------| | **Domain** | N/A | | | | **Size** | | | | | **Genome (RNA, DNA, both)** | | | | | **Organelles? Which are present?** | | | | | **Cell wall? What is it made of?** | | | | | **Mechanism for cell division / reproduction**| | | | ### Explanation of Comparison Table In this exercise, we are asked to compare three different types of microorganisms: viruses, bacteria, and protists. Here is a breakdown of the different traits that should be filled in for each type of microorganism: 1. **Domain**: Specifies the domain of life to which the organism belongs. Note that viruses do not belong to any domain of life, hence "N/A" (Not Applicable) is indicated under viruses. 2. **Size**: Indicates the typical size range of the organism. This helps in visualizing how these microorganisms compare in terms of their physical dimensions. 3. **Genome (RNA, DNA, both)**: Describes the type of genetic material present in the organism. Viruses might have RNA or DNA, Bacteria typically have DNA, and Protists also have DNA. 5. **Organelles? Which are present?**: Lists the cellular organelles present within the organism. Since viruses lack organelles, this would be indicated as none, whereas bacteria have organelles like ribosomes, and protists typically have a complex structure with various organelles. 6. **Cell wall? What is it made of?**: Indicates whether the organism has a cell wall, and if so, what material it is composed of. For example, bacterial cell walls are commonly made of peptidoglycan. 7. **Mechanism for cell division / reproduction**: Describes how the organism reproduces. Viruses reproduce via the lytic or lysogenic cycles within host cells, bacteria typically use binary fission, and protists can use a variety of mechanisms including mitosis. By comparing these traits, students can better understand the fundamental
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