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Five-kingdom classification was proposed by

A

Morgan

B

R H Whittaker

C

Linnaeus

D

Haeckel

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks who proposed the five-kingdom classification system. 2. **Analyzing the Options**: The options provided are: - Morgan - R.H. Whittaker - Linnaeus - Heckel 3. **Identifying Contributions**: - **Morgan**: Known for the chromosomal theory of inheritance, not for classification. - **R.H. Whittaker**: Proposed the five-kingdom classification system. - **Linnaeus**: Developed the binomial nomenclature system for naming species. - **Heckel**: Proposed a three-kingdom classification system. 4. **Conclusion**: Based on the contributions, R.H. Whittaker is the correct answer as he proposed the five-kingdom classification. 5. **Final Answer**: The five-kingdom classification was proposed by R.H. Whittaker. ---
**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks who proposed the five-kingdom classification system. 2. **Analyzing the Options**: The options provided are: - Morgan - R.H. Whittaker - Linnaeus ...
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