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Viruses did not find a place in classification'. Comment upon the statement.

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**Step-by-Step Text Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Classification of Living Organisms:** - Classification in biology is the process of organizing living organisms into groups based on shared characteristics. Traditional systems of classification include the five-kingdom system proposed by Whittaker, which categorizes organisms into Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia. 2. **Nature of Viruses:** - Viruses are unique entities that exhibit characteristics of both living and non-living things. They are composed of genetic material (DNA or RNA) surrounded by a protein coat but lack cellular structures and metabolic machinery. ...
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