NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyBiological ClassificationPractice
Eukaryotic, achlorophyllous and heterotrophic organisms are grouped under which of the following kingdoms?
Options
- AMonera
- BProtista
- CFungi
- DPlantae
Correct answer
C. Fungi
Step-by-step solution
Fungi form a unique group of heterotrophic organisms showing wide diversity. These organisms have cell wall which is made of chitin unlike cellulose seen in plants. The commonly consumed mushroom and toadstool are included in this kingdom. These organisms are achlorophyllous as they are all non-photosynthetic. Kingdom Monera includes all the prokaryotic organisms including the autotrophic and heterotrophic groups. These have non-cellulosic cell wall like Fungi but it contains varying concentration of peptidoglycan.