Monera
A)single-celled organisms such as some forms of algae
B)a one-celled algae that has a stiff cell wall
C)the green chemical that allows plants to create their own food
D)simple organisms like mushrooms and molds
E)an infectious disease carried by mosquitoes, harmful to humans
A) single-celled organisms such as some forms of algae
Organelle
A)another term for a moneran; a single-celled algae
B)using another for one's own benefit; having to do with an organism that draws benefit from another
C)the process by which sunlight is turned into sugars within a plant
D)a part of a cell which has a particular function
E)a single-celled organism that has characteristics of both plants and animals
D) a part of a cell which has a particular function
The term "Monera" refers to a taxonomic kingdom that was used in older classification systems. However, it is no longer recognized as a valid kingdom in modern taxonomy.
Previously, Monera was used to classify certain types of organisms based on their characteristics. To answer your question, none of the options provided accurately represent what Monera specifically refers to. Let's go through each option:
A) Single-celled organisms such as some forms of algae: While some single-celled organisms, including certain types of algae, exist, this definition does not solely define Monera.
B) A one-celled algae that has a stiff cell wall: Algae are not exclusive to Monera, and not all algae have stiff cell walls.
C) The green chemical that allows plants to create their own food: This describes chlorophyll, a pigment found in plants, but it is not what Monera specifically refers to.
D) Simple organisms like mushrooms and molds: Mushrooms and molds belong to the kingdom Fungi, not Monera.
E) An infectious disease carried by mosquitoes, harmful to humans: This definition refers to malaria, an infectious disease caused by the Plasmodium parasite, but it is unrelated to Monera.
In summary, Monera is an outdated kingdom classification that used to be applied to certain types of organisms, but it is no longer recognized in modern taxonomy.