Question

Mention any two drawbacks of classifying organisms under the old kingdom classification.

Answer 1

The two drawbacks of classifying organisms under the old kingdom classification are:

• Bacteria were classified under Kingdom Plantae though they possessed the following features:

1. No chlorophyll, thus cannot perform photosynthesis.
2. No definite nucleus and no nuclear membrane, ie., They are prokaryotes.

• Fungi were classified under Kingdom Plantae. Though bread moulds are multicellular algae, they do not possess stem, roots, or leaves. Chlorophyll is absent and it does not bear flowers, seeds, fruits as seen in plants.