Molecular evidence indicating less than 50% shared genes was the basis for:
A) dividing the prokaryotes into two kingdoms, the Eubacteria and the Archaebacteria.
B) separating the kingdom Protista from the kingdom Animalia.
C) including algae and slime molds in the kingdom Protista.
D) the separation of eukaryotes and prokaryotes.
E) placing fungi in a separate kingdom.

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Molecular evidence, such as differences in ribosomal RNA sequences, indicated significant genetic differences between Eubacteria and Archaebacteria, leading to their classification into separate kingdoms.

Molecular Evidence Indicating Less Than 50% Shared Genes Was the Basis