Importance of Moneras

Although for many experts the kingdom monera should be removed from current taxonomy models, its importance in biology and in health sciences it is such that the changes seem to take time to wait.

With the name of moneras All microorganisms that scientists define as prokaryotes are recognized. This technical term is used to define beings made up of a single cell and lacking a cell nucleus. Therefore, the genetic material is arranged in a single chromosome that is free in the cytoplasm of these microorganisms. Likewise, they lack other organelles such as mitochondria and chloroplasts, only present in the cells of higher organisms (Plant, Animal, Fungi and Protista kingdoms).

within the kingdom monera Both the totality of species of bacteria and some organisms such as the so-called blue or cyanophycean algae are cataloged, also microscopic but, in many cases with the capacity for photosynthesis. The prokaryotic organisms that make up the Monera kingdom are characterized by being the smallest living organisms, with a diameter that does not exceed three micrometers. His amazing ability to

adaptation In general, it allows them to nourish themselves with the most varied modalities and, in many cases, they can survive in the absolute absence of oxygen, as occurs with anaerobic bacteria.

the reproduction of the moneras it is effected by simple binary fission, which occurs in most bacteria every 20 minutes as environmental conditions permit. In any case, there are processes of limited exchange of genetic material by means of fragments of nucleic acids called plasmids; this process is responsible in many cases for spreading the resistance of bacteria to antibiotics.

On the other hand, although many moneras they are immobile, in other cases they have either the ability to adhere to their environment or to move with the expression of flagella.

The importance of moneras lies in its permanent interaction with other living organisms, either through symbiosis (as occurs with bacteria present in the intestine of animals, including man, which favor immunity and digestive processes), the contribution of photosynthesis (with release of oxygen to the atmosphere) or, conversely, for its ability to cause illnesses of varying severity, as described for numerous bacteria.