Organisms are placed into one or another of the three domains of life on the basis of

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Organisms are placed into domains based on their evolutionary relatedness as assessed by genetic analysis. The three domains are the Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya. This is a more accurate and comprehensive method of classification compared to earlier methods based on physical appearance or cell type. Disease-causing ability or perceived evolutionary sophistication are not reliable criteria for classification.

Organisms Are Placed into One or Another of the Three