Kingdom Monera

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Kingdom Monera
Organisms are classified into this kingdom
because they LACK A CELL NUCLEUS

• Organisms that lack a nucleus are called
• Prokaryotic Organisms

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Characteristics of Monerans

• lack a nucleus
• have a cell membrane BUT do not have membrane
  bound organelles (such as mitochondria or
  chloroplasts)
• have ribosomes that are different from ribosomes
  of eukaryotes
• almost all prokaryotes are smaller than the
  smallest eukaryotes
• most prokaryotes are single-celled organisms
• move by means of a flagella whip-like
  structures

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Monerans Cells are usually one of three basic
shapes
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ArchaebacteriaA group of Monerans that live in
harsh environments

• Types of Archaebacteria