The three-domain system of classification, which added a level above Kingdom, was proposed by:
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Correct answer: Carl Woese
Carl Woese proposed the three-domain system (Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya) based on his studies of 16S ribosomal RNA sequences. This classification highlighted the fundamental molecular differences between prokaryotic groups.
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