Which of the following is not the characteristics of Monera?
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Some are autotrophic in nature: Correct. Monerans can be photoautotrophic (cyanobacteria) or chemoautotrophic.
Vacuoles are absent in cytoplasm: Correct. Monerans are prokaryotes and lack membrane-bound organelles, including true vacuoles.
They are ubiquitous: Correct. Monerans are found in nearly all environments (omnipresent).
Reproduction is mainly through sexual reproduction: Incorrect. Reproduction in Monera is primarily asexual, mostly through binary fission or budding. While genetic recombination (like conjugation) occurs, it is not considered true sexual reproduction.
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