Molecular evidence indicating less than 50% shared genes was the basis for:

A) dividing the prokaryotes into two domains, Bacteria and Archaea.
B) separating the kingdom Protista from the kingdom Animalia.
C) including algae and slime molds in the kingdom Protista.
D) the separation of eukaryotes and prokaryotes.
E) placing fungi in a separate kingdom.

Molecular Evidence

Information derived from molecular biology, such as DNA sequences, that is used to support hypotheses in fields like evolutionary biology and phylogenetics.

Shared Genes

Genetic elements that are common or identical among different organisms, indicating a degree of genetic relatedness or evolutionary history.

Prokaryotes

Prokaryotes are unicellular organisms lacking a distinct nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, including bacteria and archaea, characterized by their simple cellular structure.