5 Questions
Why was the Two Kingdom system of classification found inadequate?
It did not include characteristics like cell structure and mode of nutrition
What was a major limitation of the Two Kingdom classification system?
It overlooked the distinction between unicellular and multicellular organisms
What characteristic was lacking in the Two Kingdom system that led to its inadequacy?
Methods of reproduction
What was a consequence of a large number of organisms not falling into the plant or animal category in the Two Kingdom system?
It highlighted the need for a more comprehensive classification system
What additional characteristics were needed in classification systems due to the limitations of the Two Kingdom system?
Cell structure and mode of nutrition
Test your knowledge of early biological classification with this quiz on Linnaeus' Two Kingdom system. Learn about the limitations of this system and how it categorized organisms into the Plantae and Animalia kingdoms without considering eukaryotes, prokaryotes, unicellular, multicellular, and photosynthetic versus non-photosynthetic organisms.
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