Why Can Prokaryotic Population Numbers Be Magnitudes Larger Than Populations

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Multiple Choice

Why can prokaryotic population numbers be magnitudes larger than populations of multicellular eukaryotes?

• A)Prokaryotes are small only.
• B)Prokaryotes are small and have short generation times only.
• C)Prokaryotes reproduce by binary fission,often have short generation times,and have cell walls primarily made of cellulose.
• D)Prokaryotes are small,reproduce by binary fission,and often have short generation times.

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