Find below the important notes for the chapter, Biological Classification as per NEET Biology syllabus. This is helpful for aspirants of NEET and other exams during last-minute revision. Important notes for NEET Biology - Biological Classification cover all the important topics and concepts useful for the exam. Check BYJU’S for the full set of important notes and study material for NEET Biology and solve the NEET Biology MCQs to check your understanding of the subject. Biological classification is the process of organising living organisms into logical hierarchical groups based on their similarities and differences . The main purpose of classification is to simplify the study of vast biodiversity. Study Material and Notes of Ch 2 Biological Classification Class 11th Biology Topics in the Chapter Systems of Classification Kingdom Monera Kingdom Protista Kingdom Fungi Classes of Fungi Viruses Structure of Virus Diseases caused in humans Viroids Lichens System of Classification • Earliest classification was given by Aristotle. R.H. Whittaker (1969) proposed a Five Kingdom Classification . The kingdoms defined by him were named Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae and Animalia.Animalia.Animalia. The main criteria for classification used by him include cell structure, body organisation, mode of nutrition, reproduction and phylogenetic relationships. Table 2.1 gives a comparative account of different characteristics of the five kingdoms. The three-domain system has also been proposed that divides the Kingdom Monera into ...
