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In the Tree of Life, different life forms are placed on branches of the tree based on their evolutionary relationship with each other. However, viruses are not included in the tree. The reason for this is:

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  1. AViruses do not have a cellular structure, hence drawing an evolutionary relationship with other cellular forms
  2. BViruses do not evolve from their ancestors, hence evolutionary relationship cannot be deduced.
  3. CEvolution of viruses do not follow the principles of Darwinian evolution.
  4. DViruses infect all domains of life, hence drawing an evolutionary relationship is not possible.

Correct answer

A. Viruses do not have a cellular structure, hence drawing an evolutionary relationship with other cellular forms

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