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According to R.H. Whittaker's five-kingdom classification, how many of the following are placed in kingdom Protista?

Chlorella, Riccia, Pisum, Chlamydomonas, Cycas, Pteridium, Capsella, Gonyaulax, Euglena Amoeba, Physarum, Fucus, Chara.
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  • A Seven
  • B Eight
  • C Nine
  • D Six
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The correct answer is: Six
According to R. H. Whittaker five kingdom classification all unicellular eukaryotes are placed in kingdom protista. So Chlorella, Chlamydomonas, Gonyaulax, Euglena, Amoeba and physarum ( slime moulds) are placed in kingdom protista.

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