Question

Blue green algae are classified under the kingdom Monera because

• A. The cells have no defined nucleus
• B. The organisms are single celled
• C. The cells have no mitochondria
• D. The cells have cytoplasm

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

The correct options are
A

The cells have no defined nucleus

C

The cells have no mitochondria

Blue-green algae or cyanobacteria are photosynthetic bacteria but they are placed under kingdom Monera as they are prokaryotic in nature. They lack membrane bound nucleus and organelles.

Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells have cytoplasm. Unicellular eukaryotes are found in kingdom protista.