In which kingdom, would you classify the archaea and nitrogen fixing organisms, if the five kingdom system of classification is used?

Plantae

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Fungi

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Protista

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Monera

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Solution

The correct option is D
Monera

Archaea and nitrogen fixing organisms are prokaryotic in nature. Hence, they can be placed in the kingdom Monera.

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