Imagine that you discovered the following information:

A) Eukaryotes share a more recent common ancestor with bacteria than with archaea.
B) Bacteria are the only one of the three groups that lacks a nucleus.
C) Archaea are more similar to bacteria than to eukaryotes.
D) Eukaryotes are more similar to archaea than to bacteria.

Question

Imagine that you discovered the following information:

A) Eukaryotes share a more recent common ancestor with bacteria than with archaea. 
B) Bacteria are the only one of the three groups that lacks a nucleus. 
C) Archaea are more similar to bacteria than to eukaryotes. 
D) Eukaryotes are more similar to archaea than to bacteria.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The information given is a string of characters and underscores that does not provide any direct information related to the relationships between eukaryotes, bacteria, and archaea. However, based on current scientific understanding, option D is the most accurate statement. Eukaryotes and archaea share several similarities in terms of cell structure and function, such as similarities in ribosome structure and the presence of histones for DNA packaging. Meanwhile, bacteria have distinct differences in cell structure, lacking membrane-bound organelles such as nuclei, mitochondria, and chloroplasts. Based on this information, D is the best choice.

Imagine That You Discovered the Following Information