Multiple Choice
Protists and bacteria are grouped into different domains because:
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Introduction to Taxonomy
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In the traditional five-kingdom system used in introductory taxonomy, true bacteria (eubacteria) are classified in which kingdom?
A
Kingdom Monera
B
Kingdom Protista
C
Kingdom Fungi
D
Kingdom Plantae
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Recall the traditional five-kingdom classification system, which includes Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia.
Understand that the kingdom Monera is designated for prokaryotic organisms, which are characterized by the absence of a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
Recognize that true bacteria, also known as eubacteria, are prokaryotes and therefore belong to the kingdom Monera.
Note that other kingdoms such as Protista, Fungi, and Plantae consist of eukaryotic organisms, which have a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, so they do not include true bacteria.
Conclude that in the traditional five-kingdom system, true bacteria (eubacteria) are classified under Kingdom Monera.
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