Question

State the merits of Whittaker ' S method of classification

Answer 1

a. This system of classification is more scientific.

b. It gives a clear indication of cellular organization and modes of nutrition.

c. It has solved many a problems by grouping unicellular organisms under the kingdom Prostita.

d. The kingdoms plantae and animalia are more homogeneous groups than the other different classifications.

Answer 2

R.H. Whittaker was responsible for the 5 kingdom classification. This is considered natural and scientific.

The five kingdoms are,

• Kingdom Monera
• Kingdom Protista
• Kingdom Fungi
• Kingdom Plantae
• Kingdom Animalia

Merits:

• Bacteria are  prokaryotic and unicellular. They are placed in Kingdom Monera.
• Protozoans like amoeba are unicellular, but eukaryotic organisms. They are placed in Kingdom Protista.
• Fungi like yeast and algae are Heterotrophic, Eukaryotic and Multicellular organisms. They are placed in Kingdom Fungi.

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