Question

multiple select question
select all that apply
which two groups arose at nearly the same time and were the first to diverge from the last common ancestor?
bacteria
archaea
reptiles
insects
eukarya
mammals

Explanation:

In the tree - of - life concept, bacteria, archaea, and eukarya are the three domains of life. Bacteria and archaea are prokaryotes and are thought to be the first groups to diverge from the last universal common ancestor. Reptiles, insects, and mammals are part of the eukarya domain and evolved much later.

Answer:

A. bacteria
B. archaea