Question

The disadvantage of Linnaeus, two kingdom classification is that it

• A. Can demarcate between cryptogams
• B. Clubs together saprophytic fungi with photosynthetic organisms
• C. Divides all organisms
• D. Distinguishes between fungi and protista

Answer 1

The correct option is B Clubs together saprophytic fungi with photosynthetic organisms

Linnaeus proposed the two kingdom classification, namely plants and animals. The system has some drawbacks. The prokaryotes and eukaryotes were all placed together in these two kingdoms. Only the two modes of nutrition were used for classification, autotrophic and heterotrophic. The absorption type of nutrition was not considered and the fungi were placed in the group of plants. The fungi cannot perform photosynthesis as they lack chlorophyll pigments.

Thus, the correct answer is option B.