Viruses Are Not Included in the Taxonomic Scheme Proposed by Carl

question 69

Multiple Choice

Viruses are not included in the taxonomic scheme proposed by Carl Woese because they lack

• A) cytoplasm.
• B) genetic material.
• C) ribosomal RNA.
• D) lipid membranes.
• E) proteins.

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Definitions:

Vessels

Hollow tubes that carry fluids such as blood, lymph, or sap within an organism, including arteries, veins, and capillaries.

Mycorrhizae

Symbiotic associations between the roots of plants and a fungus, enhancing nutrient and water uptake for the plant and providing carbohydrates for the fungus.

Atmospheric Nitrogen

The form of nitrogen gas (N2) that makes up about 78% of the Earth's atmosphere, largely inert and not directly usable by most organisms.

Fungal Bodies

The physical structure of a fungus, including both the visible fruiting body and oftentimes an extensive network of hyphae known as the mycelium.