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What are the main criteria used by Whittaker for the classification of organisms into five kingdoms
I) Reproduction and phylogenetic relationships
II) Mode of nutrition
III) Cell structure
IV) Thallus organisation

A

II, III, IV only

B

I, II, only

C

III, IV only

D

I, II, III, IV

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