The ________ species concept cannot be used to define bacteria and archaea because organisms in these domains reproduce ________.

A) biological; asexually
B) general lineage; asexually
C) biological; sexually
D) phylogenetic; sexually

Biological

Pertaining to the science of life and living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, and distribution.

Asexually

Reproduction without the fusion of gametes, leading to offspring genetically identical to the parent.

Archaea

A category of single-celled organisms, distinct in genetics from both bacteria and eukaryotes, frequently located in environments of extreme conditions.