Viruses are classified in which of the following kingdom?

Plantae

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Animalia

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Monera

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is D None of these
Viruses didn't find a place in classification since they are not truly living.
They are non cellular organisms that are characterised by having an inert crystalline structure outside the living cell.
So, the correct option is 'None of the above'.

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