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What is the primary characteristic on which the broad division of organisms is made?

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The primary characteristic on which the first divison of organisms is made is the nature of the cell - prokaryotic or eukaryotic cell.
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  4. On what bases are plants and animals put into different categories?

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  6. Will advanced organisms be the same as complex organisms? Why?

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  8. In which kingdom will you place an organism which is single- celled, e...

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  10. Which division among plants has the simplest organisms?

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  11. How are pteridophytes different from the phanerogams?

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  12. How do gymnosperms and angiosperms differ from each other?

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  13. How do poriferan animals differ from coelenterate animals?

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  14. How do annelid animals differ from arthropods?

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  15. What are the differences between amphibians and reptiles?

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  17. What are the advantages of classifying organisms ?

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  18. How would you choose between two characteristics to be used for develo...

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  19. Explain the basis for grouping organisms into five kingdoms.

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