The kingdom-level classification system is now preceded by the ________ category, which is based on evolutionary and biochemical characteristics of all living organisms.
A) genus
B) family
C) order
D) division
E) domain

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The domain is the highest taxonomic rank in the biological classification system, above the kingdom level. It groups organisms based on broad similarities in fundamental characteristics, such as ribosomal RNA structure, cell type, and membrane chemistry, reflecting major evolutionary lines.

The Kingdom-Level Classification System Is Now Preceded by the ________