Per NCERT, which kingdom contains UNICELLULAR PROKARYOTES (organisms without a true nucleus)?
AProtista
BFungi
CMonera (e.g. bacteria)
DPlantae
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Monera (e.g. bacteria)
Per NCERT §12.6.1, Monera = unicellular prokaryotes (bacteria). Protista is eukaryotic single cells; Fungi multicellular eukaryotes; Plantae multicellular.
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