Which of the following is not a prokaryote?
- Fungi
- Bacteria
- Blue green algae
- Mycoplasma
Answer
(1) Fungi
Solution
Bacteria, blue green algae (cyanobacteria) and Mycoplasma are placed in Kingdom Monera; they are prokaryotes (no well-defined nucleus, no membrane-bound organelles).
Fungi (Kingdom Fungi) are eukaryotes with a well-defined nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
∴ Fungi are not prokaryotes.
Answer: (1)