Question

Explain the classification of kingdom monera.

Answer 1

The kingdom monera consists of organisms that are unicellular, prokaryotic, microscopic and the most ancient organisms.

The kingdom Monera or prokaryota is divided into two kingdoms. These are-

1. Archaebacteria- Archaebacteria are organisms that are autotrophic and derive energy from the oxidation of chemicals for their metabolic activities. Though these are autotrophs, only a few photosynthesize. eg- halophiles, thermophiles etc.
2. Eubacteria - These bacteria possess an outer cell wall that surrounds the plasma membrane. The plasma membrane surrounds the cytoplasm with ribosomes. These bacteria do not possess membrane-bounded organelles such as mitochondria, chloroplasts, etc. There is circular DNA coiled in one region of the cell. Example- Lactobacillus, E. coli.