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."
Viruses are not considered to be living organisms because they lack many characteristics of life such as the ability to metabolize or reproduce on their own. They also do not fit into the traditional classification system based on cellular organization used for living organisms. Instead, viruses are typically classified separately as submicroscopic infectious agents.
Viruses are not included in any of the kingdoms of organisms because they are generally not thought of as truly alive. Unlike living things, viruses do not have cells (they are much smaller) and are basically just DNA (or sometimes RNA) wrapped in protein. Thya slo do not carry out any metabolic processes (like eating) and although they reproduce, they cannot do so by themselves, and need to "hijack" a living cell from an organism.
Viruses are not alive so they can not be placed in any kingdom.
it cant reproduce without a host cell therefore it doesn't fit the criteria of a life form and cannot belong to a biological kingdom.
because viruses are not alive they have to have a host to reproduce
Because they are just DNA.
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.
Viruses do not belong to any of the five kingdoms of life.
People are classified into five kingdoms: Animalia (animals), Plantae (plants), Fungi (fungi), Protista (protists), and Monera (bacteria and archaea). This classification system is based on their differences in cellular structure, mode of nutrition, and other characteristics.
Scientists have classified microbes into different kingdoms based on their characteristics. The five-kingdom classification system includes the Kingdom Monera, which comprises most microbes like bacteria. However, advancements in microbiology have led to the recognition of additional microbial groups beyond traditional kingdom classifications.
At the point I only know five that I have learned from my science teacher.The five kingdoms in order are:MoneraProtistaFungiPlantAnimalThese are the five I know at the point.
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.
Viruses are not an organism at all. They are not alive.
Viruses do not belong to any of the five kingdoms of life.
Virus' are not living - they cannot exist outside a living organism, and therefore cannot be classified in the same way as other organisms
Living things are divided into five kingdoms: animal, plant, fungi, protist and monera. Living things are divided into five kingdoms: animal, plant, fungi, protist and monera. Living things are divided into five kingdoms: animal, plant, fungi, protist and monera.
because the five kingdoms have been split up in to 5 very vague categories, and are able to explain all of the following five kingdoms,
by their kingdoms by a five knigdom classification system which classifies all organisms
name of five viruses that have been on computers in the last five years? wat they did? wat there called?
There are five kingdoms. They areMoneraProtistaFungiAnimaliaPlantae
It's not clear if you're asking about the five kingdom classification by Margulis. The five kingdoms are 1. Monera 2. Protoctista 3. Animalia 4. Fungi 5. Plantae
there are five kingdoms used today
A bacterial cell is a type of monera, one of the five kingdoms. There are five kingdoms, in which we are in Anamalia.