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)

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Eukarya
Eukarya

Bacteria
Bacteria

Virus
Virus

Archaea

Answer 1

The best classification for the organism described is Archaea.

Since it is a prokaryotic microorganism that reproduces through binary fission and was found in a hydrothermal vent, it is likely to be an archaeon, as many extremophiles that inhabit such environments belong to the Archaea domain.