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Prokaryotes

15. The Evolution of Microbial Life / Prokaryotes / Problem 5

Problem 5

Which of the following phylogenetic trees accurately illustrates the divergence of bacteria and archaea from a common ancestor while also demonstrating that eukarya are more closely related to archaea than to bacteria?

A

Phylogenetic tree showing Archaea diverging from a common ancestor with Bacteria and Eukarya.

B

Phylogenetic tree illustrating Bacteria diverging from a common ancestor with Archaea and Eukarya.

C

Phylogenetic tree depicting Archaea diverging into Other Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya.

D

Phylogenetic tree showing Bacteria diverging from a common ancestor with Archaea and Eukarya.