6 Questions
Which characteristic is common to all organisms in Kingdom Monera?
They are unicellular.
What type of cells does the Kingdom Monera include?
Prokaryotic cells without distinct nucleus or cell organelles
Which locomotory structures can be found in Kingdom Protista?
Cilia, pseudopodia, and flagella
Which of the following is a characteristic of fungi observed in the given activity?
A fine cotton thread-like tuft grows on moist bread.
Which organisms belong to Kingdom Protista and are autotrophic?
Euglena and Volvox
Which institution in Pune is involved in research on viruses?
National Institute of Virology
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
Explore the characteristics of Monera and Protista kingdoms through microscope observations and learn about their cell structures and nutritional modes.
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