Q. Who proposed five kingdom classification and named kingdoms as Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae and Animalia?
A) Herbert Copeland
B) R H Whittaker
C) Carl Woese
D) Carolus Linnaeus
Explanation
In 1969, American biologist, Robert H Whittaker proposed five kingdom classification. The main criteria for classification used by him include cell structure, thallus organization, mode of nutrition and reproduction.
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