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Piyush365

Asked: October 15, 2026In: Class 9 Science

Organism T does not fit into any of the five kingdoms. Which fundamental characteristic used in classification does it lack and what does this reveal about the limitations of classification systems?

Organism T lacks cellular organization, being acellular and metabolically inert outside a host. This reveals that strict cell-based classification frameworks fail to categorize borderline entities like viruses. Class 9 Science Chapter 12 Patterns in Life Diversity and Classification Solutions Chapter 12 Patterns ...