Which of the following statements is correct?
A)Prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells evolved at about the same time.
B)Prokaryotic cells evolved a lot earlier (over a billion years)than eukaryotic cells.
C)Eukaryotic cells evolved a lot earlier (over a billion years)than prokaryotic cells.
D)Scientists do not have any evidence regarding whether prokaryotic or eukaryotic cells evolved first.

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Fossil evidence suggests that prokaryotic cells evolved at least 3.5 billion years ago, while eukaryotic cells evolved around 1.5 billion years ago, making prokaryotic cells much older.

Which of the Following Statements Is Correct