NEET · Biology · STD 11 - 2. Biology classification
The main criteria used for Five Kingdom Classification proposed by R.H. Whittaker (1969) included :
A. Cell structure
B. Body organization
C. Presence of flagellum
D. Reproduction
E. Phylogenetic relationships
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- A A, B, C, D and E
- B B, C and D only
- C A, B, D and E only
- D A, B and E only
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(C) A, B, D and E only
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
(A) A, B, D and E only
R.H. Whittaker (1969) proposed the Five Kingdom Classification. The main criteria used by him for this classification include:
(A) Cell structure (prokaryotic or eukaryotic)
(B) Body organisation (unicellular or multicellular)
(C) Mode of nutrition (autotrophic or heterotrophic)
(D) Reproduction
5. Phylogenetic relationships
Presence of flagellum was not used as a main criterion for the Five Kingdom Classification.
Therefore, the correct criteria from the given list are A, B, D, and E.
R.H. Whittaker (1969) proposed the Five Kingdom Classification. The main criteria used by him for this classification include:
(A) Cell structure (prokaryotic or eukaryotic)
(B) Body organisation (unicellular or multicellular)
(C) Mode of nutrition (autotrophic or heterotrophic)
(D) Reproduction
5. Phylogenetic relationships
Presence of flagellum was not used as a main criterion for the Five Kingdom Classification.
Therefore, the correct criteria from the given list are A, B, D, and E.
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