Which statement about the domain Archaea is False?
A)Genetic prospecting has recently revealed the existence of many previously unknown archean species.
B)Some archaeans can reduce CO₂ to methane.
C)The genomes of archaeans are unique, containing no genes that originated within bacteria.
D)Some archaeans can inhabit solutions that are nearly 30% salt.
E)Some archaeans are adapted to waters with temperatures above the boiling point.

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This statement is false. Archaeans have acquired genes from both bacteria and eukaryotes through horizontal gene transfer.

Which Statement About the Domain Archaea Is False