NEET2026BiologyChapterActual
Which of the following is a correct statement regarding the members of Kingdom Monera?
Options
- AChemosynthetic autotrophic bacteria oxidize various organic substances such as nitrates and nitrites for ATP p
- BArchaebacteria possess a unique cell wall structure that renders them highly susceptible to harsh environmenta
- CCyanobacteria possess chlorophyll a similar to green plants and are photosynthetic autotrophs.
- DMycoplasma are the smallest known living cells and they obligately require oxygen for their survival.
Correct answer
C. Cyanobacteria possess chlorophyll a similar to green plants and are photosynthetic autotrophs.
Step-by-step solution
Chemosynthetic autotrophic bacteria oxidize various inorganic substances such as nitrates, nitrites, and ammonia to produce ATP, not organic substances. Archaebacteria possess a unique cell wall structure that makes them highly resistant to harsh environmental conditions, allowing them to survive in extreme habitats. Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, possess chlorophyll a similar to green plants and are photosynthetic autotrophs. Mycoplasma are the smallest known living cells that completely lack a cel