In the five-kingdom classification, Chlamydomonas and Chlorella have been incluced in

In the five-kingdom classification, Chlamydomonas and Chlorella have been incluced in
  1. Protista
  2. Algae
  3. Plantae
  4. Monera

Solution

The correct option is A. Explanation for the correct option: 1. In Protista, the organisms have a well-defined cell wall and membranebound nucleus. 2. They are known as primitive eukaryotic cells. Explanation for the incorrect answer: Option B: 1. In the Monera kingdom, the organisms have prokaryotic cells with no welldefined nucleus and organelles. 2. They are unicellular organisms. 3. Bacteria are the most common example of Monera. Option C: 1. In the kingdom Plantae, the organisms are multicellular eukaryotic cells with cell walls and nuclei. 2. The cells contain chloroplast and are autotrophic in nature. Option D: 1. Algae are autotrophic, aquatic organisms that can be unicellular or multicellular. Final Answer: Chlamydomonas And Chlorella belong to the Protista kingdom as they are unicellular, eukaryotic organisms.

Asked in: NEET 2012 (Mains)

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