Question

Which of the following is not one of the five kingdoms of the Whittaker's classification system?

• A. Animalia
• B. Monera
• C. Protista
• D. Chordata

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Chordata

The correct option is D:

Explanation of the correct option:

Option D:

The five kingdoms according to Whittaker's classification system are;

1. Monera (eg. Bacteria)
2. Protista (eg. Amoeba)
3. Fungi (eg. Mushroom)
4. Plantae (eg. Plants)
5. Animalia (eg. Animals)

Chordata is a phylum that comes under the kingdom Animalia. It consists of organisms that possess notochord at least once in their lifetime.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

Animalia is a kingdom consisting of animals.

Option B:

Monera is a kingdom that consists of bacteria.

Option C:

Protista is a kingdom that contains amoeba and other eukaryotic organisms.

Final answer: Chordata is not one of the five kingdoms of Whittaker's classification system.