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Explain the characteristics scientists use when

observing organisms and placing them in the six
kingdoms.

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Answer:

Classification of organisms is done while considering many factors such as:

Cell type- whether the organism is prokaryotic or eukaryotic

Cell structure- This includes both the presence and composition of the cell wall

Body type- whether the organism is multicellular or unicellular

Mode of nutrition- the method through which the organism achieves its nutritional requirement, by consuming other organisms (heterotroph) or making its own food (autotroph)

Step-by-step explanation:

cell type – prokaryotic or eukaryotic

cell structure – cell wall

nutrition – autotrophic or heterotrophic

body type – unicellular or multicellula

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