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BIO 101 Classification and Evolution of living things Objective Question
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In Linnaeus's original system, all heterotrophic protists like *Amoeba* were classified under which kingdom?
Options
A Plantae
B Animalia
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C Protista
D Fungi
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Linnaeus originally classified organisms into two kingdoms. Animals and heterotrophic protists such as Amoeba were all included in the kingdom Animalia.

Hint

This was before the five-kingdom system was proposed.

Question Info

Course: BIO 101
Topic: Classification and Evolution of living things
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1052 of 2556
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