Members of Which Prokaryotic Domain are Most Closely Related to Eukaryotes

Question

Members of which prokaryotic domain are most closely related to eukaryotes evolutionarily?  
A) Animals
B) Protists
C) Fungi
D) Bacteria
E) Archaea

Accepted Answer

Archaea are the prokaryotic domain that are most closely related to eukaryotes evolutionarily. This is based on genetic and biochemical evidence, including similarities in DNA replication and transcription processes.