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BIO 101 Classification and Evolution of living things Objective Question

Question

Who first divided organisms into the two main groups of Plants and Animals over 2,000 years ago?
Options
A Carolus Linnaeus
B Charles Darwin
C Aristotle
Correct Answer
D Carl Woese
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The Greek philosopher Aristotle (384-322 BC) was the first to classify organisms, dividing them into two main groups: Plants and Animals.

Hint

This early system was used into the 1600s and was developed by a Greek philosopher.

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