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In Whittaker's five kingdom system , the...

In Whittaker's five kingdom system , the viruses are given the place in

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Monera

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Protista

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Fungi

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They do not have any place in 5 kingdom system

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Whittaker's Five Kingdom System**: The five kingdom system proposed by Robert Whittaker classifies living organisms into five distinct kingdoms: Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia. 2. **Analyzing the Options**: The question asks where viruses are placed in this classification system. We need to evaluate each option provided. 3. **Option Analysis**: - **Monera**: This kingdom includes prokaryotic organisms such as bacteria and cyanobacteria. Viruses do not fit into this category as they are acellular and not classified as living organisms. - **Protista**: This kingdom includes unicellular eukaryotic organisms such as algae and protozoa. Again, viruses do not belong here as they are not cellular organisms. - **Fungi**: This kingdom consists of multicellular eukaryotic organisms like molds, yeasts, and mushrooms. Viruses are not included in this kingdom either. - **No Place in the Five Kingdom System**: This option suggests that viruses do not fit into any of the five kingdoms. This is accurate as viruses are not considered living organisms and do not have cellular structures. 4. **Conclusion**: Based on the analysis, the correct answer is that viruses do not have a place in the five kingdom system. **Final Answer**: Viruses do not have any place in the five kingdom system. ---
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