10 Questions
What is the second highest rank in the sequence of classification?
Phylum
Which of the following is the purpose of classification in biology?
To describe how different species are related to each other
Which of the following are the five kingdoms in Robert Whittaker's classification system?
Animalia, Plantae, Fungi, Protista, Monera
Which kingdom is composed of eukaryotic, multicellular organisms that have no cell walls?
Fungi
What is the characteristic feature of the fungi kingdom?
They have cell walls with cellulose
What is the purpose of classification in biology?
To understand how organisms are related to each other
What is the characteristic feature of the prokaryota kingdom?
They have no cell walls
Which kingdom is mainly based on differences in morphology and physiology?
Fungi
What is the highest rank in the sequence of classification?
Domain
Who introduced the five kingdoms classification system?
Robert Whittaker
Study Notes
Classification in Biology
- The purpose of classification in biology is to group living organisms into categories based on their shared characteristics, making it easier to understand and study their relationships.
Ranks in Classification
- The highest rank in the sequence of classification is Domain.
- The second highest rank in the sequence of classification is Kingdom.
Five Kingdoms Classification System
- The five kingdoms in Robert Whittaker's classification system are Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia.
- Robert Whittaker introduced the five kingdoms classification system.
Characteristics of Kingdoms
- The Animalia kingdom is composed of eukaryotic, multicellular organisms that have no cell walls.
- The characteristic feature of the Fungi kingdom is the presence of heterotrophic, decomposers, and absorptive mode of nutrition.
- The Prokaryota kingdom is characterized by the presence of prokaryotic cells, which lack a true nucleus.
- The kingdom that is mainly based on differences in morphology and physiology is Protista.
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