Question

Which one of the following is a wrong statement?

• A. Nucleus encloses DNA that determines the characters of all living organisms.
• B. Organisms coming under kingdom Monera lack a well-defined nucleus.
• C. Linnaeus classified animals into different groups according to their habitat.
• D. Aristotle classified plants into three groups based on the stem.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Linnaeus classified animals into different groups according to their habitat.

The correct option is C.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Carolus Linnaeus is known as the "Father of Taxonomy" for developing the binomial system of nomenclature.
2. Nomenclature is a system for naming organisms.
3. Binomial nomenclature is a system of naming organisms that consists of two parts: a Genus name and a Species name.
4. For example, Homo sapiens is the scientific name for humans, with Homo being the genus name and sapiens being the species name

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

The nucleus is the cell's control centre. DNA or gene, which determines the characteristics of all living species, is stored in the nucleus.

Option B:

Monera is a kingdom of unicellular, prokaryotic organisms that lack a well-defined nucleus and cell organelles

Option D:

1. Aristotle divided organisms into two categories: animals and plants.
2. He divided plants into three subgroups: herbs (no woody stem), shrubs (little woody stem), and trees (woody stem).
3. Animals were also divided into three groups based on their habitat: aerial (air), terrestrial (land), and aquatic (water).

Final Answer: Linnaeus classified animals into different groups according to their habitat.