The classification of prokaryotes in Bergey's Manual of Systematic Bacteriology is largely based on

A) Gram stain reaction.
B) habitat.
C) type of electron receptor used in cellular respiration.
D) rRNA sequences.
E) cellular morphology.


D
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension
Section: Modern Prokaryotic Classification
Learning Outcome: 11.6

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