What Is the Approximate Number of Distinct Evolutionary Branches in the Domain

question 25

Multiple Choice

What is the approximate number of distinct evolutionary branches in the domain Archaea, as revealed by genome sequencing studies?

• A) 3 to 4
• B) 9 to 10
• C) at least 12
• D) at least 20

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