Bacteria and Archaea Use the Same Four Bases in Their

question 51

Multiple Choice

Bacteria and archaea use the same four bases in their DNA as eukaryotes.This supports which of the following statements?

• A) DNA evolved independently at least three times.
• B) DNA was the original genetic material.
• C) All three domains arose from a common ancestor.
• D) Bacteria, archaea, and eukaryotes could interbreed.
• E) Bacteria, archaea, and eukaryotes contain the same set of genes.

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