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Why do scientist have difficulty including viruses in the catogory of living thing organisims?
Because a virus is not a living cell. It consists of an outer coat of protein surrounding a core of DNA or RNA. A virus can reproduce while it is inside a living host cell, but outside the host organism, it shows no sign of life. As such, viruses are not included in any of the six kingdoms of living things.
What 2 things does a life scientist use to identify living things?
The main two characteristics of living things are: -The ability to grow -A consistency of cells
Life sciences is the study of?
Biology
What is the building block of living things?
cells are the building blocks of life
What is the smallest division of a kingdom for classification of living things?
the part of a compound microscope that moves the body tube up and down for focusiing
Why are living things classified into different kingdoms?
Living things are classified into different kingdoms based on their shared characteristics and evolutionary relationships. This classification system helps scientists organize and study the vast diversity of life on Earth in a structured and meaningful way. It allows us to better understand the relationships between different organisms and their place in the tree of life.
What do non living things have but living things do not?
Scientists/experts that classified them as non living things.
Why are living things classified?
Living things are classified to organize and understand the diversity of life on Earth. Classification helps scientists study and communicate about different species, their relationships, and characteristics.
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?
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
Living things can be classified using tools such as?
The classification of living things includes 7 levels: kingdom, phylum, classes, order, families, genus, and species . The most basic classification of living things is kingdoms. Currently there are five kingdoms.
What is the importance of the protists to the survival of all living things?
Good source of food and many other things dealing with the different PHylum Kingdoms in the Cyrogenetic Life-Cycle.
What are the 5 kingdoms called?
Life on earth is classified into six kingdoms: Animals (Animalia) Plants (Plantae), Fungi, Protists (protista), Bacteria, and Archaebacteria (Archae). The last two are referred to as domains instead of kingdoms. Bacteria and Archaebacteria were once classified as Monerans (Monera or Prokaryota) but has been obsolete since 1991.
Who discovered the six kingdoms?
Robert Whittaker, he proposed that a five kingdom system based on structure, evolution and ecology would be better represented the way living things are classified.
Why are dogs classified as living things?
because they:All dogs are classified as living things because they:BreatheExcrete WasteAre made up of cellsReproduceMove aroundDieAll dogs do this so they are classified as living organisms.
Is DNA found in all 5 kingdoms of life?
Yes, DNA is found in all 5 kingdoms of life - Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia. DNA is the genetic material that carries the instructions for the development, functioning, growth, and reproduction of living organisms.
What is the differences between living and non-living things?
living things have life and none living things do not have life.
