The kingdom that contains prokaryotic organisms is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The kingdom that contains prokaryotic organisms is:
A. Plantae
B. Fungi
C. Monera
D. Protista
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Whittaker's five-kingdom system places all prokaryotes (bacteria, cyanobacteria, archaea) in Monera. They lack a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. Protista has unicellular eukaryotes, Fungi and Plantae are multicellular eukaryotes (except yeast). Monera reproduces asexually mainly by binary fission.

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Correct Answer: Option C


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