Biological Classification And System Of Classification Question 83

Question: The most primitive in the following are

[BHU 2005]

Options:

A) Cyanobacteria

B) Bryophytes

C) Gymnosperms

D) Monocots

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Cyanobacteria are prokaryotic organisms who lack a membrane-bound nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles like mitochondria, chloroplasts.

They also lack a true nucleus.

They are thought to be primitive organisms because they possess an incipient nucleus and show division similar to amitosis.

Amitosis is a method of cell division in which spindle fibres are not formed.