6 Questions
Which characteristic is common to all organisms in the Kingdom Monera?
They are prokaryotic cells without distinct nucleus or cell organelles.
In the Kingdom Protista, what structure do amoebae use for locomotion?
Pseudopodia
Which organisms are included in the Kingdom Monera?
Bacteria and blue-green algae
How do organisms in the Kingdom Protista differ from those in the Kingdom Monera?
They have a well-defined nucleus enclosed in a nuclear membrane.
Which Kingdom includes organisms that can be autotrophic?
Both Monera and Protista
What observation is associated with the Kingdom Fungi activity?
Fine cotton thread-like tufts.
Study Notes
Kingdom 1: Monera
- Monera includes all types of bacteria and blue green algae.
- Lactobacilli bacteria are rod-like microbes that can be observed under a compound microscope in a mixture of curd or buttermilk and water.
- Characteristics of Monera:
- Unicellular organisms
- Can be autotrophic or heterotrophic
- Prokaryotic cells without distinct nucleus or cell organelles
Kingdom 2: Protista
- Protista are single-celled organisms that can be observed in pond water under a microscope.
- Amoebae are motile microbes with irregular shape that can be found in pond water.
- Characteristics of Protista:
- Single-celled organisms with well-defined nucleus enclosed in a nuclear membrane
- Have pseudopodia, hair-like cilia, or whip-like flagella for locomotion
- Can be autotrophic (e.g. Euglena, Volvox) or heterotrophic (e.g. Amoeba, Paramoecium)
Kingdom 3: Fungi
- Fungi grow as fine cotton thread-like tufts on moist bread or bhakri after 2-3 days.
- National Institute of Virology, Pune, founded in 1952, conducts research on fungi.
Observe lactobacilli bacteria under a microscope and learn about the characteristics of Kingdom Monera, including unicellular organisms that can be autotrophic or heterotrophic.
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