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  • Virus vs. Bacteria vs. Yeast: Understanding Cell Size
    Here's the breakdown of size from smallest to largest:

    * Virus: Viruses are the smallest, often measuring just a few nanometers (nm) in diameter. They are so small that they require an electron microscope to be seen.

    * Bacteria: Bacteria are much larger than viruses, typically ranging from 0.5 to 10 micrometers (µm) in diameter. This means they are still microscopic but can be seen with a light microscope.

    * Yeast Cell: Yeast cells are the largest of the three, generally measuring around 5 to 10 µm in diameter. Like bacteria, they can be seen with a light microscope.

    To summarize:

    Viruses < Bacteria < Yeast cells

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