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They don't belong to a kingdom because they are not cells. They are just genetic material wrapped in proteins that reproduce inside of cells.

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What kingdom is virus under?

Viruses do not belong to any of the five kingdoms of life.


What are the five kingdoms for microorganisms?

The five kingdoms for microorganisms are Bacteria, Archaea, Protista, Fungi, and Viruses. Each kingdom represents a different group of microorganisms with distinct characteristics and biological functions.


Describe the 4 kingdoms that comprise the domain prokarya?

The domain Prokarya consists of the kingdoms Bacteria, Archaea, Viruses, and viroids. Bacteria and Archaea are single-celled organisms with prokaryotic cells, while viruses and viroids are acellular infectious particles. Bacteria are diverse and found in various environments, while Archaea are often extremophiles. Viruses and viroids are not considered living organisms and require a host for replication.


Why is it difficult to classify viruses into one of the 5 kingdoms of living organisms?

Viruses lack the characteristics of living organisms, such as cellular structure and metabolism, making it challenging to classify them within the traditional system of biological classification. Additionally, viruses are considered obligate intracellular parasites that can only replicate inside host cells, further complicating their classification within the existing kingdom system.


Why have viruses not been classified in any of the five kingdoms?

According to the answer from my textbook, it is because "When outside a living host cell, the virus exists as a crystal and is not considered a living thing because it does not carry out any life processes."

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What is herpes simplex virus 1's kingdom?

I heard my teacher say it was in the Viruses type of cell (archaebacteria) but viruses are no longer considered in kingdoms, therefore, it doesn't belong to any kingdoms.


Why dont viruses fit into any of the 6 kingdoms of life?

Viruses don't fit into the kingdoms of life because they aren't considered to be living things, even though they have DNA. Weird right?


What kingdom is virus under?

Viruses do not belong to any of the five kingdoms of life.


What are the five kingdoms for microorganisms?

The five kingdoms for microorganisms are Bacteria, Archaea, Protista, Fungi, and Viruses. Each kingdom represents a different group of microorganisms with distinct characteristics and biological functions.


What kingdom does herpes belong too?

Herpes is a virus, not a cellular organism, so it is not a member of any of the kingdoms in the biological classification system.


What kingdoms virus belongs to?

Viruses are not officially a part of a kingdom themselves, but this is still being debated.


Are bacteria and Viruses prokaryotes or eukaryotes?

Bacteria are prokaryotes, viruses are not classified within the six kingdoms of life, and so are neither prokaryotes nor eukaryotes.


Why don't viruses have the same structure as the five kingdoms?

Viruses are not considered to belong to any of the five kingdoms of life (animalia, plantae, fungi, protista, and monera) because they lack the characteristics of cells such as organelles, cellular structure, and metabolism. Viruses are considered acellular as they are composed of genetic material (DNA or RNA) surrounded by a protein coat, and they require a host cell to replicate.


Which kingdom does virus belong to?

Viruses dont fall under the 6 kingdoms because they are not considered to be alive... :D


Describe the 4 kingdoms that comprise the domain prokarya?

The domain Prokarya consists of the kingdoms Bacteria, Archaea, Viruses, and viroids. Bacteria and Archaea are single-celled organisms with prokaryotic cells, while viruses and viroids are acellular infectious particles. Bacteria are diverse and found in various environments, while Archaea are often extremophiles. Viruses and viroids are not considered living organisms and require a host for replication.


What does not fit into any of the kingdoms?

Viruses do not fit into any of the traditional kingdoms of living organisms. They lack the characteristics of life such as the ability to reproduce or metabolize on their own, and are considered as non-living entities that require a host cell to replicate.


Why are viruses denied a kingdom?

Virus' are not living - they cannot exist outside a living organism, and therefore cannot be classified in the same way as other organisms