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Domain is a newer portion of the classification system that includes Eukarya and Prokarya. What information most likely dictated that this new level be created?

New data about the geographic location of organisms

New data about evolutionary relationship between organisms

New data about the behavior and interactions of organisms in the wild

New data about the physical appearance of organisms

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New data about the evolutionary relationship between organisms.

Molecular phylogenetic studies (especially ribosomal RNA sequence comparisons) showed deep genetic divisions—separating Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya—so a higher rank (domain) was added to reflect those evolutionary relationships.