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A scientist is trying to classify a new organism. She observes that the organism is a microorganism. It is prokaryotic, and reproduces through binary fission. It was found living in a hydrothermal vent. What is the best classification for the organism?(1 point)ResponsesEukaryaEukaryaVirusVirusBacteriaBacteriaArchaeaArchaea
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Archaea
Reason: The organism is a prokaryotic microorganism found in an extreme environment (hydrothermal vent). Such extremophiles are most likely Archaea (though bacteria also use binary fission, archaea are characteristic of high-temperature vent habitats).
Reason: The organism is a prokaryotic microorganism found in an extreme environment (hydrothermal vent). Such extremophiles are most likely Archaea (though bacteria also use binary fission, archaea are characteristic of high-temperature vent habitats).
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