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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Viruses are not included in Woese's taxonomic scheme because they lack ribosomal RNA, which is essential for the classification system based on genetic sequences of rRNA.

Viruses Are Not Included in the Taxonomic Scheme Proposed by Carl