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Question
Viruses are non-cellular organisms but replicate themselves once they infect the host cell. To which of the following kingdom do viruses belong to?
Options
Monera
Protista
Fungi
None of the above
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Solution
None of the above
Explanation:
Viruses do not belong to any kingdom as they are considered to be the borderline case between non-living and living things.
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