[Campbell Biology P.61] According to the provided text, which statement accurately describe... | Practice Question

According to the provided text, which statement accurately describes the domains of life?

  • A: All three domains of life—Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya—consist of prokaryotic organisms.
  • B: Eukarya is the only domain that consists exclusively of multicellular organisms.
  • C: The domains Bacteria and Archaea both consist of single-celled prokaryotic organisms.
  • D: DNA sequencing has replaced traditional methods of classification entirely, leading to a stable and final classification of life.

Explanation

The text explicitly states that 'Two of the three domains—Bacteria and Archaea—consist of single-celled prokaryotic organisms.' Eukarya, on the other hand, comprises eukaryotes.