The three cell types discussed, eukaryotes, archaea, and bacteria, all derived from ________.

A. photosynthetic bacteria
B. archaea
C. cells with a true nucleus
D. the last universal common ancestor


Answer: D

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When an enzyme-catalyzed reaction reaches equilibrium ____

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How are two different species most likely to evolve from one ancestral species?

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An ionic bond between two atoms is formed as a result of the ______________

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