Question

Which of these statements is true about kingdoms?
a. The kingdom system is based on the color of the organisms in each group.
b. The kingdom classification system can change based on the discovery of new information and organisms.
c. The kingdom system is made of permanent groups that will not change.
d. The current kingdom system has two main divisions: Plantae and Animalia.

Answer 1

The correct answer is b. The kingdom classification system can change based on the discovery of new information and organisms.

The kingdom is taxonomic rank, below domain which is divided into smaller groups called phyla. Different kinds of proposed classification changed over time and at the moment the kingdom-level classification of life includes Bacteria, Archea, Protozoa, Chromista, Plantae, Fungi and Animalia.