Question

State the demerits of Whittaker for the classification of living organisms.​

Answer 1

• Demerits: - The classification of kingdoms Monera and Protista are problematic. For one both the kingdoms include organisms with and without cell wall and ones that are autotrophic and heterotrophic. - Viruses do not get a proper classification.

Answer 2

Demerits: - The classification of kingdoms Monera and Protista are problematic. For one both the kingdoms include organisms with and without cell wall and ones that are autotrophic and heterotrophic. - Viruses do not get a proper classification.