Which is/are the closest monophyletic group(s) to the Bacteria?
A) Eukarya
B) A subset of Eukarya
C) Archaea (including eukaryotes)
D) Bacteria plus Eukarya
E) Prokaryotes

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Archaea and bacteria are both prokaryotes and share many similarities in their genetic material and metabolic pathways. Additionally, recent studies suggest that eukaryotes may have evolved from a symbiotic relationship between archaeal and bacterial cells, further supporting the close relationship between bacteria and archaea.

Which Is/are the Closest Monophyletic Group(s) to the Bacteria