Characteristics | Virus | Cell |
---|---|---|
Structure | DNA or RNA in capsid, some in envelop | Cell membrane, cytoplasm;eucaryotes also contain nucleus and many organellos. |
Reproduction | Only within a host cell | Independent cell division either asexually or sexually. |
Genetic Code | DNA or RNA | DNA |
Growth and Development | No | Yes; in multicellular organisms cells increase in number and differenciate. |
Obtain and use Energy | No | Yes |
Response to Environment | No | Yes |
Change Over Time | No | Yes |