Throughout history, different methods have been developed to classify organisms. The table below gives a timeline of some of the developments in classification methods. Time Development
350 B. C. Aristotle classified organisms as plants or animals. He sorted animals into different groups based on their physical qualities.
1758 Carolus Linnaeus divided organisms into two kingdoms, plants and animals. He sorted organisms in each kingdom into levels based on their characteristics.
1960s to present Researchers compare the genetic material of organisms to find out how they are related. They sort organisms into six kingdoms based on their relationships and characteristics. They sort organisms into levels in each kingdom.
What is an advantage of using the modern classification method compared to the historical practices of Aristotle and Linnaeus?
A.
The modern method can be used to show how organisms are related.
B.
The modern method shows whether organisms are plants or animals.
C.
The modern method shows how much organisms look like each other.
D.
The modern method can sort organisms using kingdoms and levels.