JAMB Biology 2010 Question 8

Question 8

Viruses, Monera, Protista and Fungi

Which of the following groups of cells is devoid of true nuclei?

  1. A.Algae.
  2. B.Monera.
  3. C.Fungi.
  4. D.Viruses.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Monera.)

Explanation

Monera are prokaryotes: their cells have no nuclear membrane, so the DNA lies free in the cytoplasm. Algae and fungi have true nuclei.