Prokaryotes were split into two domains based on differences in ____.
A) staining characteristics
B) metabolic capabilities
C) rRNA sequences
D) cell membrane properties
E) cell wall composition

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Prokaryotes were split into two domains, Bacteria and Archaea, based on differences in their ribosomal RNA (rRNA) sequences. This distinction reflects deep evolutionary divergences.

Prokaryotes Were Split into Two Domains Based on Differences in ____