Question

What kind of evidence has recently made it necessary to assign the prokaryotes to either of two different domains

Answer 1

Molecular Evidence has recently made it necessary to assign the prokaryotes to either of two different domains.

Step-by-step explanation:

1. There was an OLD 5 classification system :

• Monera
• Protists
• Plants
• Fungi

2. NEW 3 domain system reflects :

• A greater understanding of evolution
• Molecular evidence

Thus, the new domain includes :

1. Prokaryote : Bacteria
2. Prokaryote : Achaebacteria

3. Eukaryotes :

• Protists
• Plants
• Fungi
• Animals