What Best Explains Why Bacteria Can Reproduce So Much More

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Multiple Choice

What best explains why bacteria can reproduce so much more rapidly than an organism like a mushroom?

• A)Mushrooms reproduce using spores that require a lengthy exposure to the environment before the outer coating can break open.
• B)Bacteria live in extreme environments and can avoid having to wait for more favorable conditions to reproduce, like mushrooms and other plants.
• C)Because most disease-causing bacteria are avoided by consumers, whereas organisms like mushrooms are quickly eaten, preventing rapid population growth.
• D)Mushrooms reproduce sexually, so the proper mating types must contact one another before reproduction can proceed.

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