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Biological Classification — Practice Quiz

ICSE · Class 11 · Biology

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Which scientist first attempted a more scientific basis for classifying plants into trees, shrubs, and herbs?

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The Two-Kingdom system of classification placed living organisms into which two kingdoms?

3

Why was a third kingdom Protista added to the classification system?

4

Which scientist proposed the four-kingdom system in 1956?

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What was the main new kingdom created by Robert H. Whittaker in 1969?

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Fungi

Whittaker created the kingdom Fungi as the fifth kingdom in 1969.

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Which set of criteria was used by Whittaker for the five-kingdom system?

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Cell structure, body complexity, nutrition, reproduction, and phylogeny

Whittaker used several biological criteria, not just a single feature.

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Which kingdoms are included in Carl Woese's three-domain system?

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Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya

Woese placed life into three domains: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya.

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Which of the following is a characteristic of kingdom Monera?

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Prokaryotic, single-celled organisms

Monera includes prokaryotic single-celled organisms such as bacteria.

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What are the important topics in Biological Classification for ICSE Class 11 Biology?
Key topics in Biological Classification include History of Classification and Major Systems, Kingdom Monera, Classification and Features of Bacteria, Kingdom Protista. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
How many practice questions are there for Biological Classification?
There are 64 questions on Biological Classification. Try the 4-question sample quiz on this page first; each answer shows an explanation when you tap it.

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