Question 8 — Viruses were studied in earlier - Questions at the end of the chapter - Chapter 12 - Patterns in Life: Diversity and Classification

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Question 8
Viruses were studied in earlier classes. Why are they not placed in any of the five kingdoms? Give reasons.
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  • Viruses are acellular — they lack a cellular structure and cannot carry out life processes on their own.
  • The five kingdoms are all based on cells, so viruses do not fit any of them.
Viruses and Kingdoms The five kingdoms are all cell-based Viruses are acellular So they fit no kingdom
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