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Which of the following is not true of organisms in the kingdom Monera?

a
They originated at least 3.5 billion years ago.
b
They have prokaryotic cellular organization.
c
They may be autotrophic or heterotrophic in nature.
d
They reproduce by mitosis.

detailed solution

Correct option is D

The members of kingdom Monera do not reproduce by mitosis. Mitosis is observed in higher organisms. Monerans undergo amitosis. Amitosis is a type of cell division where there is simple cleavage of nucleus and division of cytoplasm without spindle formation. This type of cell division is also known as direct cell division.

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