Viruses are non-cellular entities that can replicate only after they have infected a host cell. Which of the following kingdoms do viruses belong to?

Monera

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Protista

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Fungi

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is D None of the above
Virus are non-cellular entities. They have no nucleus, no organelles and no cell membrane. They are made up of a nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) that is wrapped in a protein coat or capsid.

Viruses are generally not considered to be true living organisms since they can replicate only once they infect an animal, plant, or bacterial cell. They cannot replicate outside the host cells. Hence, they do not belong to any of the five kingdoms of living organisms.

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

(a) Monera (b) Protista (c) Fungi (d) None of these

Statement 1: Viruses are dead when they are outside the host body.
Statement 2: Viruses do not have a cellular organisation.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about viruses?

i. Viruses are neither living or non-living organisms.

ii. Viruses can live freely.

iii. Viruses use the host cell to reproduce.

iv. Viruses do not have DNA or RNA.

Viruses are dead when it is outside a host cell. They are alive only inside a host cell.

With respect to the given statements, choose the correct option.
Statement 1: Viruses are inactive when they are outside the host body.
Statement 2: Viruses do not have a cellular organisation.

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