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Kingdoms of Life: Monera and Protista

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Which characteristic is common to all organisms in Kingdom Monera?

They contain chloroplasts.

They are multicellular.

They are unicellular. (correct)

They have a well-defined nucleus.

What type of cells does the Kingdom Monera include?

Cells with a nuclear membrane

Prokaryotic cells without distinct nucleus or cell organelles (correct)

Multicellular with complex organ systems

Eukaryotic cells with distinct nucleus

Which locomotory structures can be found in Kingdom Protista?

Tentacles and suction cups

Cilia, pseudopodia, and flagella (correct)

Flagella, roots, and stems

Wings and fins

Which of the following is a characteristic of fungi observed in the given activity?

A fine cotton thread-like tuft grows on moist bread. Signup and view all the answers

Which organisms belong to Kingdom Protista and are autotrophic?

Euglena and Volvox Signup and view all the answers

Which institution in Pune is involved in research on viruses?

National Institute of Virology Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Kingdom 1: Monera

Unicellular organisms that can be autotrophic or heterotrophic
Prokaryotic cells without distinct nucleus or cell organelles
Can be observed under a high power compound microscope using a sample of curd or buttermilk

Kingdom 2: Protista

Single-celled organisms with a 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)
Examples of motile microbes can be observed in pond water under a microscope

Kingdom 3: Fungi

Can be observed growing on a moist piece of bread or bhakri as a fine cotton thread-like tuft
Can be studied under a microscope using a temporary mount of fungal threads
Fungi can be grown in a controlled environment

Institutional Work

National Institute of Virology, Pune is involved in research on viruses
Founded in 1952 under the Indian Council of Medical Research

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Explore the characteristics of Monera and Protista kingdoms through microscope observations and learn about their cell structures and nutritional modes.