Multiple choice

In the five kingdom classification system, what did Whittaker not place properly?

  1. Cyanobacteria

  2. Viruses

  3. Mycoplasma

  4. Rickettsiae

  5. Archaebacteria

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Viruses were not given proper place in the five kingdom classification. This was mainly due to their many non-living characteristics (for example, viruses are not cells).