Question

Which among the following characteristics belong to kingdom Monera?

• A. Includes unicellular prokaryotic organisms
• B. Organisms belonging to kingdom Monera do not have a cell wall
• C. Only heterotrophic mode of nutrition is seen
• D. Membrane bound cell organelles are absent

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (D)

The correct options are
A Includes unicellular prokaryotic organisms
D Membrane bound cell organelles are absent

All the unicellular prokaryotic organisms are placed under kingdom Monera. Most of the organisms belonging to kingdom Monera possess a cell wall, except mycoplasma. Both autotrophic and heterotrophic mode of nutrition is seen. All the membrane bound cell organelles like mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum are absent.