Which of the following was included in the classification system given by 'Copeland'?
A
Prokaryotes
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B
Lichen and eukaryotes
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C
Lichen
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D
Viroids
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Solution
The correct option is A Prokaryotes Four kingdom classification was proposed by Copeland in 1966.
He introduced the kingdom Monera which included bacteria. He also included the most primitive algae called 'blue green algae' in it because of their prokaryotic organisation.