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Cambridge IGCSE Biology 0610 · 120 questions
Q43Characteristics and Classification of Living Organisms
Why are viruses not placed in any of the five kingdoms?
(a)They are too small to see
(b)They contain DNA
(c)They are not made of cells
(d)They cause disease
Correct answer: (c) They are not made of cells
Explanation: Viruses are non-cellular particles of genetic material in a protein coat, and show no life processes outside a host.
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