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In the five kingdom classification of Whittaker there is no mention of all of the following, except

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## CORE INFORMATION
✓ **Answer**: C
## CONCEPT FRAMEWORK
**Primary Concept**: Whittaker's Five Kingdom Classification
**Related Topics**: Biological Classification, Domains of Life, Characteristics of Living Organisms
**Prerequisites**: Basic knowledge of biological classification systems, understanding of prokaryotes, viruses, viroids, and prions.
## SOLUTION PATHWAY
**Given Information**:
    - The question refers to Whittaker's five kingdom classification.
    - The options include viruses, viroids, autotrophic prokaryotes, and prions.
**Method & Steps**:
    1. Recall Whittaker's five kingdoms: Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia. 
        Reasoning: Whittaker's system is based on cellular structure, mode of nutrition, and body organization.
        Formula/Rule: None
    2.  Determine which of the options are explicitly excluded or included in this system.
        Working: Viruses, viroids, and prions are non-cellular entities and are not included in Whittaker's five kingdoms. Autotrophic prokaryotes are included in the Monera kingdom.
        Key Point: The question asks for what *is* mentioned, not what is excluded.
    3. Identify the correct option.
        Result: Autotrophic prokaryotes are part of the Monera kingdom and therefore mentioned in Whittaker's classification.
        Verification: The other options are not included in the five kingdom system.
## OPTION ANALYSIS
[A] :x: Viruses are non-cellular and not part of Whittaker's classification. 
[B] :x: Viroids are non-cellular and not part of Whittaker's classification.
[C] ✓: Autotrophic prokaryotes (like cyanobacteria) are part of the Monera kingdom, which is included in Whittaker's classification.
[D] :x: Prions are non-cellular infectious proteins and not part of Whittaker's classification.
## LEARNING AIDS
**Common Mistakes**:
    1. Confusing Whittaker's system with modern systems that include domains. The five kingdom system predates the three domain system.
        How to avoid: Remember that Whittaker's classification is based on five kingdoms, not domains.
    2. Assuming all microorganisms are mentioned. Non-cellular entities are excluded.
        How to avoid: Understand the criteria for inclusion in Whittaker's system.
**Quick Tips**:
    1. Remember the five kingdoms: Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia.
    2. Non-cellular entities (viruses, viroids, prions) are generally not included in traditional kingdom-based classifications.

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Viruses

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Viroids

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The correct Option is "Autotrophic prokaryotes"

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Prions

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