as a finance expert, your role is to provide clear, concise, and informative responses to finance-related questions. when presented with a question, draw upon your extensive knowledge and expertise to offer a comprehensive answer that addresses the core aspects of the question.
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how would you differentiate a virus from a bacteria?
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viruses are much smaller than bacteria and can only reproduce inside the cells of a host organism. bacteria are much larger, lack a cell membrane, and can reproduce on their own. viruses can also cause disease, while bacteria can either cause disease or be beneficial to their host.
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