Here's a comparison of viruses and bacteria based on the traits you've listed:
| Trait | Viruses | Bacteria | |--------------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------------| | Made of cells | Not made of cells; they are acellular. | Made of cells; they are unicellular organisms. | | Respond to stimuli | Do not respond to stimuli in a conventional way; they don't have a nervous system. | Can respond to stimuli in their environment (e.g., moving towards nutrients). | | Reproduce | Can only reproduce inside a host cell by hijacking the host's cellular machinery. | Can reproduce independently through binary fission. | | Grow and develop | Do not grow or develop; they are assembled from parts after infection. | Grow and develop by increasing in size and dividing. | | Evolve | Can evolve rapidly due to high mutation rates. | Evolve over time through genetic variation and natural selection. | | Universal genetic code | Use genetic material (DNA or RNA) but not necessarily in the same structure/form as living organisms. | Use DNA as their genetic material, following the universal genetic code. |
This table highlights the key differences and similarities between viruses and bacteria in terms of the specified traits.