Cell Membrane
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Kingdom Monera
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Cell Membrane
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Kingdom Monera includes all prokaryotic organisms (no true nucleus or membrane-bound organelles).
Main members: Bacteria and Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae).
Key features:
- Prokaryotic cells
- Peptidoglycan wall
- Asexual reproduction
- Diverse nutrition
Kingdom Protista
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Kingdom Protista includes mostly unicellular eukaryotic organisms (true nucleus present).
Forms a link between prokaryotes and multicellular eukaryotes.
Key features:
- Eukaryotic cells
- Organelles present
- Various locomotion
- Diverse nutrition
Comparison: Monera vs Protista
| Feature | Kingdom Monera | Kingdom Protista |
|---|---|---|
| Cell Type | Prokaryotic (no true nucleus) | Eukaryotic (true nucleus present) |
| Nuclear Membrane | Absent | Present |
| Membrane-bound Organelles | Absent | Present (mitochondria, etc.) |
| Size | Very small (0.1–5 μm) | Larger (mostly 10–100 μm) |
| Reproduction | Mainly asexual (binary fission) | Asexual & sexual |
| Locomotion | Flagella / gliding (if present) | Pseudopodia, cilia, flagella |
| Examples | Bacteria, Cyanobacteria, Archaea | Amoeba, Paramecium, Euglena, Plasmodium |
| Cell Wall | Peptidoglycan (in bacteria) | Present in some (cellulose/silica), absent in others |