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Viruses are non-cellular organisms but r...

Viruses are non-cellular organisms but relicate themselves one they infect the host cell. To which of the following kingdom do viruses belong to ?

A

Monera

B

Protista

C

Fungi

D

None of the above

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The correct Answer is:
D
In five kingdom classification since they are not truly 'living' and hence, they are considered as non-cellular
Monera includes all unicellular prokaryotes called bacteria in which viruses can not be included
Protista includes all eukaryotic unicellular plant and animals and fungi are heterotropic/parasitic, cellular organism devoid of chlorophyll.
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