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Which of these statements is false ?

A

All prokaryotes classified under kingdom Monera have a cell wall.

B

All viroids have single - stranded RNA as the genetic material.

C

All prions don't have nucleic acid as their genetic material.

D

Unicellular plants have been place in kingdome Protista by Whittaker.

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To determine which statement is false among the given options, we will analyze each statement one by one. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Statement 1: All prokaryotes classified under kingdom Monera have a cell wall.** - **Analysis:** The kingdom Monera includes all prokaryotes, which are primarily bacteria and archaea. While most prokaryotes do have a cell wall, there is an exception: mycoplasma. Mycoplasma are prokaryotic organisms that lack a cell wall, making this statement false. - **Conclusion:** This statement is **false**. 2. **Statement 2: All viroids have a single-stranded RNA as genetic material.** - **Analysis:** Viroids are indeed known to have a single-stranded circular RNA as their genetic material. They are smaller than viruses and do not have a protein coat. This statement is true. - **Conclusion:** This statement is **true**. 3. **Statement 3: All prions don't have nucleic acid as their genetic material.** - **Analysis:** Prions are infectious agents composed solely of misfolded proteins and do not contain any nucleic acids (DNA or RNA). This statement is true. - **Conclusion:** This statement is **true**. 4. **Statement 4: Unicellular plants have been placed in kingdom Protista by Whittaker.** - **Analysis:** According to Whittaker’s five-kingdom classification, unicellular eukaryotic organisms, including certain algae, are placed in the kingdom Protista. This statement is true. - **Conclusion:** This statement is **true**. ### Final Answer: The false statement is **Statement 1: All prokaryotes classified under kingdom Monera have a cell wall.**
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