Chapter 2: Biological Classification

Q1. Who proposed the five kingdom classification?

Solution

Robert Whittaker proposed the five kingdom classification: Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia.

Q2. What are the characteristics of Kingdom Monera?

Solution

Unicellular, prokaryotic, no membrane-bound organelles. Includes bacteria, cyanobacteria. Some are autotrophic, others heterotrophic.