Learning Objectives

At the end of this simulation, you will be able to:

Provide descriptions and comparisons of the structural and functional arrangements found within the primary life kingdoms.
Elaborate on the evolutionary connections that unite or differentiate the five kingdoms.
Forecast the physiological and anatomical characteristics anticipated in organisms belonging to specific kingdoms and their subgroups.
Clarify the rationale behind classifying viruses separately from any kingdom.

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