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Which type of organisms first evolved about 1.5 billion years ago?

Correct answer: B. Eukaryotes

  • A. Prokaryotes
  • B. Eukaryotes
  • C. Animals
  • D. Seed plants

Explanation

Eukaryotes - Correct. Fossil evidence suggests eukaryotic cells first appeared around 1.5 billion years ago.

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