NEET BIOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION

KINGDOM MONERA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Organisms belonging to the kingdom Monera are single-celled organisms, including ____
A
bacteria and blue-green algae (Cyanobacteria)
B
bacteria and red algae
C
red algae and green algae
D
green algae and red algae
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Blue-green algae or Cyanobacteria are photosynthetic bacteria and they are placed under kingdom Monera because they are unicellular, they show prokaryotic features like lack of a defined nucleus.

Detailed explanation-2: -Complete answer: Archaebacteria and eubacteria are two main groups that are included in the Kingdom Monera. Eubacteria can be further classified into bacteria and cyanobacteria.

Detailed explanation-3: -Final answer: All organisms belonging to kingdom Monera have a single cell without nucleus.

Detailed explanation-4: -Kingdom Monera contains organisms that are commonly referred to as prokaryotes. These organisms are unicellular, and the cell they are made up of will not contain a membrane-bound nucleus. The cells will possess a cell wall that differs from cell walls found in eukaryotes as it will not contain cellulose or chitin.

Detailed explanation-5: -Cyanobacteria or blue-green algae are a group of prokaryotes, which have chlorophyll and can carry out their own photosynthesis. They belong to kingdom Monera. Monera consists of organisms that do not have a defined nucleus or organelles.

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