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Inadequacy of Two Kingdom Classification

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Why is the two-kingdom classification system considered inadequate?

It includes microorganisms like bacteria, fungi, and protists.

It lacks complexity and oversimplifies the diversity of life on Earth. (correct)

It perfectly fits all organisms into the Plantae and Animalia kingdoms.

It excludes macroscopic organisms from classification.

What significant group of organisms is neglected by the two-kingdom classification system?

Plants and animals

Viruses

Invertebrates

Microorganisms like bacteria, fungi, and protists (correct)

Which aspect of some organisms creates ambiguity in their classification under the two-kingdom system?

Lacking evolutionary history

Exhibiting characteristics of both plants and animals (correct)

Belonging to rare species

Being microscopic in nature

How have advancements in molecular biology impacted the two-kingdom classification system?

They have revealed evolutionary relationships not accounted for in the system. Signup and view all the answers

Which reason was NOT mentioned as a limitation of the two-kingdom classification system?

Inclusion of viruses in a separate kingdom Signup and view all the answers

What is one effect of neglecting microorganisms in the two-kingdom system according to the text?

Loss of crucial roles played by microorganisms in ecological processes Signup and view all the answers

Why is the two-kingdom classification system considered inadequate?

It neglects the diversity of protists and their unique characteristics. Signup and view all the answers

Which classification system proposed by Carl Woese includes Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya?

Three-domain system Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of the two-kingdom classification regarding evolutionary understanding?

It doesn't reflect the evolutionary relationships among organisms. Signup and view all the answers

Why do modern classification systems aim to organize organisms based on their evolutionary history?

To provide insights into shared ancestry and evolutionary pathways. Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of classifying organisms into only two kingdoms in terms of understanding ecology?

Insufficient insight into ecological roles and behaviors. Signup and view all the answers

Why has the two-kingdom classification system been largely replaced by more sophisticated systems?

To better reflect the diversity and complexity of life on Earth. Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

Why is the two-kingdom classification system considered inadequate?

What significant group of organisms is neglected by the two-kingdom classification system?

Which aspect of some organisms creates ambiguity in their classification under the two-kingdom system?

How have advancements in molecular biology impacted the two-kingdom classification system?

Which reason was NOT mentioned as a limitation of the two-kingdom classification system?

What is one effect of neglecting microorganisms in the two-kingdom system according to the text?

Why is the two-kingdom classification system considered inadequate?

Which classification system proposed by Carl Woese includes Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya?

What is a limitation of the two-kingdom classification regarding evolutionary understanding?

Why do modern classification systems aim to organize organisms based on their evolutionary history?

What is a consequence of classifying organisms into only two kingdoms in terms of understanding ecology?

Why has the two-kingdom classification system been largely replaced by more sophisticated systems?

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