The Deepest Split on the Tree of Life Occurs Between

question 133

Multiple Choice

The deepest split on the tree of life occurs between which groups?

• A) Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya
• B) Bacteria, Fungi, Plants, and Animals
• C) Bacteria, Protists, Fungi, Plants, and Animals
• D) Plants and Animals
• E) Bacteria and Archaea

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Definitions:

Liberal Democracy

A political system characterized by free and fair elections, rule of law, and the protection of individual rights and freedoms.

Ruling Class

The social class that holds the dominant power in a societal hierarchy, often controlling resources and making key decisions.

Autocracy

Absolute power resides in the hands of a single person or party.

Pluralist Theory

Refers to a theory in political science and sociology which suggests that power in a society is distributed among multiple groups and that this multiplicity ensures that no single group achieves dominance.