State the merits of Whittaker ' S method of classification
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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.
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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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