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Which scientist attempted a more scientific basis for classification using simple morphological characters?
Which scientist attempted a more scientific basis for classification using simple morphological characters?
- Darwin
- Linnaeus
- Mendel
- Aristotle (correct)
In Linnaeus' time, how many kingdoms were included in the classification system?
In Linnaeus' time, how many kingdoms were included in the classification system?
- Four
- Three
- Five
- Two (correct)
What was the main limitation of the two kingdom classification system used for a long time?
What was the main limitation of the two kingdom classification system used for a long time?
- It did not include unicellular organisms
- It did not include fungi
- It did not include green algae
- It did not distinguish between eukaryotes and prokaryotes (correct)
Besides gross morphology, what other characteristics were felt necessary to include in classification systems?
Besides gross morphology, what other characteristics were felt necessary to include in classification systems?
Which kingdoms have been a constant under all different classification systems?
Which kingdoms have been a constant under all different classification systems?
What was the main reason for the inadequacy of the two kingdom classification system?
What was the main reason for the inadequacy of the two kingdom classification system?
What did Aristotle divide animals into?
What did Aristotle divide animals into?
What was the need for including other characteristics in classification systems?
What was the need for including other characteristics in classification systems?
What has happened to the understanding of what groups/organisms should be included under the plant and animal kingdoms over time?
What has happened to the understanding of what groups/organisms should be included under the plant and animal kingdoms over time?
How many changes have classification systems for living organisms undergone over time?
How many changes have classification systems for living organisms undergone over time?
Which kingdom was created to group together all prokaryotic organisms?
Which kingdom was created to group together all prokaryotic organisms?
Which kingdom brought together Chlamydomonas and Paramoecium, which were previously placed in different kingdoms?
Which kingdom brought together Chlamydomonas and Paramoecium, which were previously placed in different kingdoms?
What is the main criteria for the classification system to be phylogenetic?
What is the main criteria for the classification system to be phylogenetic?
Why were Chlamydomonas and Chlorella placed in Kingdom Protista?
Why were Chlamydomonas and Chlorella placed in Kingdom Protista?
What is the main reason for the changes in classification systems over time?
What is the main reason for the changes in classification systems over time?
Which classification system reflects not only morphological, physiological, and reproductive similarities but also evolutionary relationships?
Which classification system reflects not only morphological, physiological, and reproductive similarities but also evolutionary relationships?
What is the main limitation of the two kingdom classification system?
What is the main limitation of the two kingdom classification system?
What is the main reason for placing Chlamydomonas and Chlorella in Kingdom Protista?
What is the main reason for placing Chlamydomonas and Chlorella in Kingdom Protista?
Who attempted to create a classification system based on simple morphological characters?
Who attempted to create a classification system based on simple morphological characters?
What is the main characteristic that distinguishes Kingdom Fungi?
What is the main characteristic that distinguishes Kingdom Fungi?
Which scientist proposed the Five Kingdom Classification system?
Which scientist proposed the Five Kingdom Classification system?
How many kingdoms were defined in the Five Kingdom Classification system?
How many kingdoms were defined in the Five Kingdom Classification system?
What were the main criteria used by R.H. Whittaker for classification in the Five Kingdom Classification system?
What were the main criteria used by R.H. Whittaker for classification in the Five Kingdom Classification system?
What is the name of the domain proposed in the three-domain system?
What is the name of the domain proposed in the three-domain system?
Which kingdom was divided into two domains in the three-domain system?
Which kingdom was divided into two domains in the three-domain system?
What is the total number of kingdoms in the six kingdom classification system?
What is the total number of kingdoms in the six kingdom classification system?
What characteristic unified the organisms included in the 'Plants' kingdom in earlier classification systems?
What characteristic unified the organisms included in the 'Plants' kingdom in earlier classification systems?
Which two groups were placed together under the 'Algae' category in the earlier classification systems?
Which two groups were placed together under the 'Algae' category in the earlier classification systems?
What is the main difference in the cell wall composition between fungi and green plants?
What is the main difference in the cell wall composition between fungi and green plants?
Which of the following was NOT included in the Five Kingdom Classification system?
Which of the following was NOT included in the Five Kingdom Classification system?
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