SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Cyanobacteria are classified under
A
Protista
B
Monera
C
Plantae
D
Algae
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Cyanobacteria refer to a group of gram-negative bacteria that are aquatic and photosynthetic. They are prokaryotic in nature. They do not possess cell organelles and a distinct nucleus. As all the prokaryotes fall under kingdom monera so cyanobacteria are classified under the kingdom monera.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cyanobacteria are classified under kingdom monera as they are prokaryotes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cyanobacterial taxonomy developed in the botanical world because Cyanobacteria/Cyanophyta have traditionally been identified as algae. However, they possess a prokaryotic cell structure, and phylogenetically they belong to the Bacteria.

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