Question

R.H. Whittaker divided the living world into 5 kingdoms.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Five-Kingdom Classification:

1. The five-kingdom classification was given by R.H. Whittaker.
2. According to the five-kingdom classification, the living world is divided into five major kingdoms.
3. These are Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae and Animalia.
4. Kingdom Monera includes unicellular, prokaryotic organisms. Example: E. coli, Salmonella.
5. Kingdom Protista includes unicellular or multicellular, eukaryotic organisms. Example: Euglena, Paramecium.
6. Kingdom Fungi includes simpler, multicellular , eukaryotic , heterotrophic organisms. Example: Bread mould, Mushrooms.
7. Kingdom Plantae includes Multicellular , eukaryotic , autotrophic organisms. Example: Mango, Fern.
8. Kingdom Animalia includes complex multicellular , eukaryotic , heterotrophic organisms. Example: Ostrich , Humans.

Final Statement: The given statement is True.