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Five Kingdom system of classification suggested by R.H. Whittaker is not based on

A

Complexity of body organisation

B

Presence or absence of a well-defined nucleus

C

Mode of reproduction

D

Mode of nutrition

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To solve the question regarding the Five Kingdom system of classification proposed by R.H. Whittaker, we need to analyze the basis of this classification system and identify which option is not a criterion used by Whittaker. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Five Kingdom System**: R.H. Whittaker proposed a classification system that divides living organisms into five kingdoms: Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia. Each kingdom is based on specific characteristics of the organisms. 2. **Identify the Criteria Used**: The Five Kingdom system is based on several criteria: - **Complexity of Body Organization**: This refers to whether the organism is unicellular or multicellular, and the complexity of its cellular structure. ...
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  • which of the following characters served as the criteria for five kindgom system of classification as used by R.H. Whittaker?

    A
    Cell structure and thallus organisation
    B
    Mode of nutrition and reproduction
    C
    phylogenetic relationships
    D
    All of these
  • Linnaean system of classification was based on

    A
    morphology
    B
    ecology
    C
    embryology
    D
    cytology.
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    A
    two kingdoms
    B
    three kingdoms
    C
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    D
    all the five kingdoms.
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