Question 7 — If all unicellular organisms were - Questions at the end of the chapter - Chapter 12 - Patterns in Life: Diversity and Classification

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Question 7
If all unicellular organisms were grouped into a single kingdom, what problems would arise?
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  • Bacteria (prokaryotes) and Amoeba (eukaryotes) are fundamentally different, yet would be lumped together.
  • Grouping such different cells hides real relationships and makes classification inaccurate — which is why Monera and Protista are kept separate.
One Kingdom Problem Bacteria are prokaryotes Amoeba are eukaryotes Lumping them hides real differences
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