Question

What are the basis for classification of organism

Answer 1

BASIC OF CLASSIFICATION ARE :

1) Type of cell ( eukaryotic or prokaryotic )

2) Number of cells present ( multicellular or unicellular ) .

3) Mode of nutrition ( autotrophic or heterotrophic or saprophytic ) .

4) Body organization ( body structure ) .

5) Presence of specialized organ ..

Answer 2

The Basis of classification are as Follows :

• Cell Structure

• Mode and Source of Nutrition

• Body Organisation.

Why do we need classification ?

Classification makes the study of a wide variety of organisms easier .

This helps us in understanding evolutionary history of organisms easily.

It helps in providing knowledge about origin and genetic relationship among organisms easily.

It provides information needed for all the branches of biology.

By studying anyone organisam of a group we are able to tell some characteristic about the other organisms in that group.