Refer to the figure. Based on the figure, which statement is true?
A) Bacteria and Eukarya are both monophyletic groups.
B) Eukarya and Archaea together form a paraphyletic group.
C) Eukarya and Bacteria together form a monophyletic group.
D) Bacteria, Eukarya, and Archaea together form a paraphyletic group.
E) A group consisting of Bacteria and Eukarya is monophyletic.

Question

Refer to the figure.  Based on the figure, which statement is true?
A) Bacteria and Eukarya are both monophyletic groups. 
B) Eukarya and Archaea together form a paraphyletic group. 
C) Eukarya and Bacteria together form a monophyletic group. 
D) Bacteria, Eukarya, and Archaea together form a paraphyletic group. 
E) A group consisting of Bacteria and Eukarya is monophyletic.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The figure shows two main monophyletic groups, one containing Bacteria and the other containing Eukarya. Therefore, statement A is true.

Refer to the Figure