During a study session, one of your classmates explains that prokaryotes are more adaptable to new environments because they have been present on this planet longer than any other organism. Is your classmate's statement true or false?

True

Explanation:

The prokaryotes are the organisms which were formed around 3.5 to 3.8 billion years ago in the Precambrian Period on the basis of fossil studies. The prokaryotic organism belongs to two domains, the archaea bacteria and the eubacteria.

The archaea bacteria are present in a variety of extreme conditions on Earth including hydrothermal vents, cold conditions and other conditions.

Since the prokaryotes are present from the beginning or are the first life formed from the probionts in different and extreme condition, therefore, are more adaptable.

Thus, true is the correct answer.