The Ebola virus can often have symptoms similar to bacterial pneumonia, an infection in the lungs.These symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath and fever. Which statement best summarizes the difference between these two diseases? Viruses can be beneficial but bacteria can be infectious Viruses are living organisms while bacteria are not. Viruses can replicate, while bacteria carriot. Viruses are not living organisms, but bacteria are living

## Step 1
The problem is asking us to identify the correct statement that differentiates viruses from bacteria. The options provided are:
- Viruses can be beneficial but bacteria can be infectious
- Viruses are living organisms while bacteria are not
- Viruses can replicate, while bacteria cannot
- Viruses are not living organisms, but bacteria are living

## Step 2
We need to understand the basic characteristics of viruses and bacteria. Viruses are not considered living organisms because they lack the ability to reproduce on their own. They require a host cell to replicate. On the other hand, bacteria are living organisms because they can reproduce on their own.

## Step 3
Based on this understanding, the correct statement that differentiates viruses from bacteria is "Viruses are not living organisms, but bacteria are living".