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)

Responses

Bacteria
Bacteria

Virus
Virus

Archaea
Archaea

Eukarya

1 answer

The best classification for the organism is Archaea.

Given that it is a prokaryotic microorganism that reproduces through binary fission and was found in extreme environments like hydrothermal vents, it aligns with characteristics typical of archaeal organisms, which are known to thrive in such extreme conditions.