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Rickettsiae constitute a group under

1. bacteria
2. viruses
3. independent group between bacteria and viruses
4. fungi

Correct answer: bacteria

Solution

Rickettsiae are obligate intracellular prokaryotes, so they are classified with bacteria. They are not viruses because they have bacterial-type cellular features and metabolism, even though they require host cells to grow.

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