Whittaker proposed a new system of classification in the late 1960s. What was different about his system?

A.) It contained five levels instead of seven.

B.) It contained eight levels instead of seven.

C.) It contained five kingdoms instead of two.

D.) It contained seven kingdoms instead of two.

Answer: C

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17 May, 08:32

Whittaker proposed a new system of classification in the late 1960s. What was different about his system?

A.) It contained five levels instead of seven.

B.) It contained eight levels instead of seven.

C.) It contained five kingdoms instead of two.

D.) It contained seven kingdoms instead of two.

Answer: C

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Libby Dunn · Answer 1

Answer;

C.) It contained five kingdoms instead of two.

Explanation; In 1969 whittaker proposed, five kingdoms formed on the basis of characteristics such as cell structure, mode of nutrition, source of nutrition and body organisation. The five kingdom proposed includes; Kingdom Monera, Kingdom Protista, Kingdom Fungi, Kingdom Plantae, and Kingdom Animalia.