Which Eukaryotic Kingdom is Polyphyletic,and Therefore Unacceptable,based on Cladistics

Question

Which eukaryotic kingdom is polyphyletic,and therefore unacceptable,based on cladistics?
A)Plantae
B)Fungi
C)Animalia
D)Protista
E)Monera

Accepted Answer

The kingdom Protista is polyphyletic, meaning it includes multiple groups that do not share a common ancestor. Cladistics aims to group organisms based on shared ancestors, so a polyphyletic grouping would be unacceptable.