Viruses: Why They Don't Belong to the Five Kingdoms of Life
Viruses aren't classified in the five kingdoms because they don't meet criteria for living organisms. They lack cell membrane, cytoplasm, and DNA/RNA. They cannot reproduce independently but require a host cell to replicate. Thus, they're considered a distinct biological entity, not part of any kingdom.
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