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Why is the two-kingdom classification inadequate ?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Introduction to Two-Kingdom Classification**: - The two-kingdom classification system was proposed by Carolus Linnaeus. It divides all living organisms into two main categories: Plantae (plants) and Animalia (animals). 2. **Lack of Differentiation Between Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes**: - One of the major inadequacies of this classification is that it does not differentiate between prokaryotic organisms (like bacteria) and eukaryotic organisms (like plants and animals). Prokaryotes lack a defined nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotes have these structures. ...
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