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BIO 101 Classification and Evolution of living things Objective Question

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In the three-domain system, which domains are prokaryotic?
Options
A Eukarya only
B Archaea and Eukarya
C Bacteria and Archaea
Correct Answer
D Bacteria only
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In the three-domain system proposed by Carl Woese, Domain Bacteria and Domain Archaea are prokaryotes. Domain Eukarya contains all eukaryotes.

Hint

This system split the old 'Kingdom Monera' into two domains.

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