Which of the following statements concerning prokaryotes is false?
A)Prokaryotes are made up of two major groupings: the eubacteria and the archaea,which are as different from each other as from the eukaryotes.
B)Prokaryotes are generally much smaller than the eukaryotic cells.
C)Prokaryotes are one branch of the newer,more accurate phylogenic tree made up of prokarya,archaea and eukarya.
D)Prokaryotes do not have organelles.
E)None of the above is false.

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The statement that prokaryotes are one branch of the newer, more accurate phylogenetic tree made up of prokarya, archaea, and eukarya is false. The most recent phylogenetic classification system separates organisms into three domains: Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya. Prokaryotes are found in both the Bacteria and Archaea domains.

Which of the Following Statements Concerning Prokaryotes Is False