According to Figure 13.8, which one of the following accurately lists the taxonomic groups in order of increasing genome size (i.e., from smallest to largest)?

A. salamanders, mammals, teleosts, bacteria
B. teleosts, bacteria, salamanders, mammals
C. bacteria, teleosts, salamanders, mammals
D. bacteria, teleosts, mammals, salamanders
E. None of the answer options is correct.


D

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