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

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

Viruses Are NOT Included in the Taxonomic Scheme Proposed by Carl