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

A

Monera

B

Protista

C

Fungi

D

None of these

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The correct Answer is:
D
In five kingdom classification of Whittaker, non-cellular organisms like viruses and viroids are not mentioned. Viruses did not find a place in 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 heterotrophic/ parasitic cellular organism devoid of chlorophyll.
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