# Outline how living organisms are classified into the five kingdoms, referring to features used to distinguish between them.

> Eduqas GCSE Biology — 2.1.1 Classification · Outline · 4 marks

## Mark scheme (4 marks)

1. Organisms are divided into five kingdoms: Prokaryotae (Monera), Protoctista, Fungi, Plantae and Animalia
2. Prokaryotae / Monera are unicellular organisms that lack a nucleus / have no membrane-bound nucleus
3. Fungi have a cell wall made of chitin and feed by saprotrophic nutrition / absorbing nutrients from dead/decaying material
4. Plants are multicellular and contain chlorophyll / are able to photosynthesise, whereas animals are multicellular, have no cell wall and obtain nutrients by ingestion

## Key terms

- [kingdoms](https://www.gradenine.co.uk/glossary/kingdoms)

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