In the system of classification given by Linnaeus, Chlorella was placed in the kingdom _____.

Monera

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Protista

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Plantae

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Animalia

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Solution

The correct option is C Plantae
Linnaeus proposed two kingdom classification where all organisms where classified either into kingdom Plantae or kingdom Animalia.
Chlorella being a photosynthetic organisms, was placed in kingdom Plantae.

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