Question

state the merits of whittakers method of classification

Answer 1

Merits of R. H. Whittaker 5 Kingdom Classification

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The grouping of all the unicellular eukaryotes under a special category Protista helped in solving various problems.

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The separation of prokaryotes into a special kingdom helped in the differentiation of organisms

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The cellular organization is clearly mentioned which will be helpful for the studies in microbiology. 

Answer 2

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

• This system is accepted everywhere due to the phylogenetic placing of different groups of living organisms scientifically.
• The prokaryotes are placed in an individual kingdom.
• Kingdom protista contained all unicellular eukaryotes
• Fungi are placed in a separate kingdom due to its characteristics.
• The evolution is clearly explained with more information from  cellular organization, characteristics and modes of nutrition.