Which of the following cannot be classified as either living or non-living?
(a) fungi
(b) bacteria
(c) viruses
(d) protozoa

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(c) viruses

Viruses have the characteristics of both living and non-living organisms. Therefore, they cannot be classified as either living or non-living.

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Which of the following cannot be classified as either living or non-living? (a) fungi (b) bacteria (c) viruses (d) protozoa

(c) virusesViruses have the characteristics of both living and non-living organisms. Therefore, they cannot be classified as either living or non-living.

Which of the following cannot be classified as either living or non-living?
(a) fungi
(b) bacteria
(c) viruses
(d) protozoa

(c) viruses

Viruses have the characteristics of both living and non-living organisms. Therefore, they cannot be classified as either living or non-living.