When it comes to being sick or having a disease, do you know if you have a bacterial or viral infection? many people don't know there is a difference. for this project, let's see if you are aware of the many differences between bacteria and viruses. test your knowledge in the activity below! infected organisms often display symptoms quickly. when you have successfully completed the activity, respond to the following questions: how many bacteria and viruses did you produce in the simulation? (this number is shown as count on the interactive game). list at least five differences between bacteria and virus.