Which prokaryotic group is most closely related to eukaryotes?
A)Bacteria
B)Protista
C)Archaea
D)Bacteria and Archaea are equally closely related.

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Recent studies have shown that Archaea share many molecular and cellular features with eukaryotes that are not present in bacteria, such as the presence of histones and a similar RNA polymerase. Therefore, Archaea are believed to be the closest living relatives of eukaryotes.

Which Prokaryotic Group Is Most Closely Related to Eukaryotes