Multiple Choice
The typical definition of a species is one with distinct characteristics that produce viable offspring when mated with another organism in the same species. Bacterial species cannot be defined as readily,due to the fact that
A) they do not reproduce sexually by way of gametes.
B) they can receive genetic material from others in their generation,regardless of species.
C) they have a short generation time and evolve rapidly.
D) All of the statements are true regarding the indistinct defining of bacterial species.
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