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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?
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What kingdom is virus under?
Viruses do not belong to any of the five kingdoms of life.
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.
R any books showng illustratd guide 2 alien biology and genetics All diff possible alien life kingdoms Species Alien life and solar system historys etc 1 can create or discover If so Link or name?
I dont think there will be any, THERE ARE SO MANY POSSIBILITIES! And when i search "alien life kingdoms" on the internet, i dont get any results that fully match this.
What kingdoms are viruses in?
Viruses are not considered to be part of any of the traditional biological kingdoms (Animalia, Plantae, Fungi, etc.). They are typically classified in a separate group known as the kingdom Viruses or under domain as Obligate Intracellular Parasites.
Is the exteel virus?
Exteel dont have any freakin viruses u kook
What kingdom are viruses classified in?
Viruses do not belong to any kingdom. There is an ongoing debate to whether viruses are alive or not. With the facts given, it is up to you to decide if viruses are alive or not. All Living things: -are composed of cells with a complex, organized structure -actively maintain their complex structure and internal environment (homeostasis) -respond to stimuli in their environment -acquire and use materials and energy from their environment and convert them into new forms -reproduce, using the molecular blueprint of DNA -have the capacity to evolve Viruses: -are not made of cells and do not have cells -cannot accomplish the basic tasks of living cells -have no ribosomes to make protein -have no cytoplasm -cannot acquire energy or steal the host's energy -cannot grow or reproduce by themselves or with other viruses -do not respond to stimuli -cannot maintain a stable internal environment -can evolve
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."
Are viruses Prokaryotic or Eukaryotic?
Neither, viruses are unique to themselves and don't belong to any classification of life. Viruses are not considered living things because they do not perform all the functions of life therefore they are considered organic particles.
What type of cell are viruses?
None. Viruses are acellular. Many biologists do not consider viruses to be living things in part because they are acellular. Look at any phylogeny (tree of life). Viruses are not on them.
What kingdom does the Ebola virus belong to?
Ebola is a virus, and as such, it is not part of any of the kingdoms of life.
What are three shapes of viruses?
For computer viruses, they have no physical shape, they are a string or program of codes that are made to effect files Regular viruses have a shape, but they are not needed as they dont effect what they do. Viruses just look like any bacterium, or in a spiderlike form.
Is it possible to get viruses from Second Life?
Currently as of 18/05/2013 There are no reported viruses on the official Second Life website. Although it is not impossible for any website to become infected with a virus, Second Life is considered to be a safe site. I have personally been a Second Life resident since 2006 and have never encountered a virus.
