Each of the following characteristics represent a Kingdom proposed by Whittaker. Arrange the following in increasing order of com…

Question

Each of the following characteristics represent a Kingdom proposed by Whittaker. Arrange the following in increasing order of complexity of body organization. A. Multicellular heterotrophs with cell wall made of chitin. B. Heterotrophs with tissue/organ/organ system level of body organization. C. Prokaryotes with cell wall made of polysaccharides and amino acids. D. Eukaryotic autotrophs with tissue/organ level of body organization. E. Eukaryotes with cellular body organization.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A. A, C, E, B, D
2. B. C, E, A, D, B (Correct answer)
3. C. A, C, E, D, B
4. D. C, E, A, B, D

Correct Answer

Option B — C, E, A, D, B

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is C, E, A, D, B.

Key Points

• The five kingdoms in increasing complexity of body organisation: C Monera (prokaryotes) $\to$ E Protista (eukaryotes, cellular level) $\to$ A Fungi (multicellular heterotrophs, chitin wall) $\to$ D Plantae (eukaryotic autotrophs, tissue/organ level) $\to$ B Animalia (heterotrophs, organ-system level).