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Which classification system introduced the idea of the three domains?
Which classification system introduced the idea of the three domains?
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The idea of the three domains was introduced by Carl Woese in 1990. His research on rRNA sequences revealed that life could be divided into three primary domains—Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya—based on genetic and molecular evidence. This system replaced the traditional five-kingdom model and provided a more accurate representation of the evolutionary relationships among organisms.
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