Which statement most accurately describes the evolutionary relationships among the three domains?
A)Bacteria and Archaea diverged from a common ancestor more recently than they diverged from their common ancestor with EukaryA.
B)Bacteria and Eukarya diverged from a common ancestor more recently than they diverged from their common ancestor with Archaea.
C)Eukarya and Archaea diverged from a common ancestor more recently than they diverged from their common ancestor with Bacteria.
D)All three domains diverged from a common ancestor at the same time.

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Eukarya and Archaea share a more recent common ancestor with each other than either does with Bacteria, indicating a closer evolutionary relationship between Eukarya and Archaea. This is supported by genetic evidence, including similarities in certain key genes and molecular machinery.

Which Statement Most Accurately Describes the Evolutionary Relationships Among the Three