The most general distinction among organisms is based on differences in DNA and is called the ________.
A)kingdom
B)phylum
C)domain
D)species

Question

The most general distinction among organisms is based on differences in DNA and is called the ________.
A)kingdom
B)phylum
C)domain
D)species

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The three-domain system, based on differences in DNA, categorizes organisms into three broad categories: Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya. This system is more recent than the traditional two-kingdom or five-kingdom system and is considered to be more accurate in reflecting the evolutionary relationships between organisms. Therefore, the most general distinction among organisms based on differences in DNA is called the domain, not kingdom, phylum, or species.

The Most General Distinction Among Organisms Is Based on Differences