Which statement about the domain Archaea is true?

A) Genetic prospecting has recently revealed the existence of many previously unknown archaean species.
B) The genomes of archaeans are unique, containing no genes that originated within bacteria.
C) No archaeans can inhabit solutions that are nearly 30% salt.
D) No archaeans are adapted to waters with temperatures above the boiling point.


A

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