Question
Biology Question on Biological Classification
In which kingdom would you classify the archaea and nitrogen-fixing organism, if the five-kingdom system of classification is used:
A
Plantae
B
Fungi
C
Protista
D
Monera
Answer
Monera
Explanation
Solution
In the five-kingdom system of classification, archaea would be classified under the kingdom Monera. Nitrogen-fixing organisms, which can include certain bacteria, are also typically classified in the kingdom Monera due to their prokaryotic nature.
So, the correct option is (D): Monera