Viruses are Not Included in the Taxonomic Scheme Proposed by Carl

Question

Viruses are not included in the taxonomic scheme proposed by Carl Woese because they lack
A) genetic material.
B) ribosomal RNA.
C) proteins.
D) lipid membranes.
E) cytoplasm.

Accepted Answer

Carl Woese's taxonomic classification system is based on the analysis of ribosomal RNA. Since viruses lack ribosomal RNA, they are not included in this classification system.