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In five-kingdom classification system, the kingdom that includes the blue-green algae, nitrogen-fixing bacteria and methanogenic archaebacteria is

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  • Plantae
  • Fungi
  • Protista
  • Monera
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The Correct Option is D

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Kingdom Monera includes prokaryotes - mycoplasma, bacteria, actinomycetes and cyanobacteria or blue green algae.

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Biological Classification

The process of grouping living organisms into categories is called biological classification. The most modern 5-kingdom classification was put ahead by an eminent scientist R.H.Whittaker. The five-kingdom classification is based on the criteria like cell structure, mode of nutrition, body form, and reproduction. One of the most important characteristics of this system is that it follows the evolutionary sequence of living organisms. The organisms are classified into distinct taxa or levels like Kingdom, Phylum, Division, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species. The 5 kingdoms are as follows:

Biological Classification