Question

State the merits of Whittaker’s method of classification. 

Answer 1

1. Unicellular and multicellular organisms are kept under separate categories.
2. Autotrophs and heterotrophs are placed in separate groups.
3. A separate kingdom was assigned to fungi because of their mode of nutrition.
4. It is more natural than a two-kingdom classification.
5. Prokaryotes are placed under a separate category of monera.