Question

Why are viruses not included in any of the five kingdoms?

• A. There are already more than thousands of organisms in the five kingdoms and hence, no space to include viruses
• B. Viruses are not living organisms
• C. Viruses reproduce rapidly which is in fact weird and therefore they are not classified under any of the five kingdoms
• D. Viruses are so small that they can’t be studied

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Viruses are not living organisms

Unlike organisms in the other five kingdoms which are living, viruses are non-living organisms. They don’t even have basic unit of life i.e. cell. Hence, they are not categorized in any of the kingdoms.