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BIO 101 Last Min Prep Objective Question

Question

Which of these contains Archaeobacteria and Eubacteria? a. Plantae b. Fungi c. Monera d. Protista
Options
A Plantae
B Fungi
C Monera
Correct Answer
D Protista
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In Whittaker's five-kingdom system, Kingdom Monera contained all prokaryotic organisms, which included both Archaebacteria (ancient bacteria) and Eubacteria (true bacteria). In the three-domain system, these are now separate domains.

Hint

This now-obsolete kingdom was the sole home for all bacteria, both ancient and modern.

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