Which of the following is NOT a proper description of the taxonomic group listed

Question

Which of the following is NOT a proper description of the taxonomic group listed?

Archaea: single-celled, prokaryotic, can withstand extreme temperatures and salinity

Bacteria: single-celled, prokaryotic, are covered with a sticky capsule for adhering to other surfaces, contain a circular chromosome, reproduce only asexually

Protists: autotrophic or heterotrophic, capable of independent movement, reproduce sexually or asexually, eukaryotic

Fungi: heterotrophic, can be single-celled or multicellular, sessile, saprobes, can reproduce sexually or asexually, eukaryotic

Plantae: autotrophic, sessile, reproduce only asexually, eukaryotic

Archaea: single-celled, prokaryotic, can withstand extreme temperatures and salinity

Bacteria: single-celled, prokaryotic, are covered with a sticky capsule for adhering to other surfaces, contain a circular chromosome, reproduce only asexually

Protists: autotrophic or heterotrophic, capable of independent movement, reproduce sexually or asexually, eukaryotic

Fungi: heterotrophic, can be single-celled or multicellular, sessile, saprobes, can reproduce sexually or asexually, eukaryotic

Plantae: autotrophic, sessile, reproduce only asexually, eukaryotic

Explanation / Answer

Plantae: autotrophic, sessile, reproduce only asexually, eukaryotic

Plantae also reproduce sexually. The male and female gametes combine to form a zygote. This zygote is then responsible for the formation of new daughter plant. Asexual reproduction is also seen in plants.

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