Which Statement About the Kingdom Concept Is INCORRECT

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the kingdom concept is INCORRECT?

• A) The original concept of plant and animal kingdoms works well for complex organisms but simpler organisms do not fit in either of these two kingdoms
• B) The increase in number of kingdoms was a result of enhanced technology that characterized organisms in greater detail.
• C) After many years of research, it is unlikely that any additional kingdoms (above the existing 6) or any changes in existing kingdoms will occur.
• D) Initially organisms were placed in either Kingdom Plantae or Kingdom Animalia if they made food by photosynthesis or ingested food.
• E) Domains or super-kingdoms have been proposed to precede kingdoms in the classification hierarchy.

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Definitions:

Adjustment

The process of adapting or becoming accustomed to new situations, conditions, or changes in one’s environment or circumstances.

Adaptation

A process by which organisms adjust to changes in their environment in order to improve their chances of survival.

Functioning

The action of operating or working in a proper or particular way.

Resilience

The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.