The Biological Species Concept Cannot Be Applied to Bacteria Because

question 39

Multiple Choice

The biological species concept cannot be applied to bacteria because:

• A)their DNA is too similar.
• B)their features are too small to be able to distinguish one kind from another.
• C)they do not reproduce sexually.
• D)they never exchange genes that would allow for speciation.

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