Question

Explain the basis for grouping organisms into five kigndom?

Answer 1

The basis for grouping organisms into five kingdoms are,

(i) Whether the organisms are made of prokaryotic or eukaryotic cells which means presence or absence of membrane-bound organelles.

(ii)Then eukaryotes are divided on the basis of their cellular composition. whether unicellular or multicellular.

(iii)Organisms are classified on the basis of presence or absence of cell wall.

(iv)Lastly, organisms with cell wall are separated on the basis of their modes of nutrition.