Multiple choice

Which of the following is not the basic feature that groups all organisms into a hierarchical classification?

  1. Nature of the cell, i.e. consisting of a clearly demarcated nucleus or not

  2. Unicellular or multi-cellular organism showing division of labour

  3. Habitat of the organism

  4. Whether the organism (plant) is an autotroph or not

  5. Whether the animal has specialised organs for different functions
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C Correct answer
Explanation

This is not a basic feature that is considered while classifying all organisms into a hierarchical classification. Many organisms may not have any similarities except common habitat. Thus, this is the correct answer choice.

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