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why did dna technology lead to more use of cladistics?
a. it showed that the linnaean system was the most accurate.
b. it proved that eukaryotes formed from endosymbiosis.
c. it changed ideas about which animals were closely related.
d. it showed that there are three domains and six kingdoms.

Explanation:

Cladistics is a method of classifying organisms based on their evolutionary relationships. DNA technology has allowed scientists to analyze the genetic material of organisms more accurately. By comparing DNA sequences, scientists can determine how closely related different organisms are. This has led to the recognition of three domains (Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya) and six kingdoms (Archaebacteria, Eubacteria, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia). This new classification system is more accurate than previous ones because it is based on genetic evidence rather than just physical characteristics.

Answer:

D. It showed that there are three domains and six kingdoms.