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Evolution and diversification of eukaryotes was seen in the __________ eon.

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Phanerozoic
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Proterozoic
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Archaeozoic
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Azoic
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Solution

The correct option is B Proterozoic
The eon succeeding the Archaeozoic eon (4000 - 2500 mya), which witnessed the emergence and evolution of prokaryotes, is the Proterozoic eon (2500 - 540 mya) during which eukaryotes evolved from prokaryotes and diversified.

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