The Three Cell Types Discussed, Eukaryotes, Archaea, and Bacteria, All

Question

The three cell types discussed, eukaryotes, archaea, and bacteria, all derived from ______.
A) cells with a true nucleus
B) a common ancestral cell
C) archaea
D) photosynthetic bacteria

Accepted Answer

Eukaryotes, archaea, and bacteria are all thought to have evolved from a common ancestral cell, which is a concept supported by the theory of universal common descent.