What Is a Key Characteristic of Bacteria

question 3

Multiple Choice

What is a key characteristic of bacteria? 

• A) They have a low reproductive rate. 
• B) They cannot adapt to changing environments. 
• C) They can develop resistance to antibiotics. 
• D) They are K-strategists.

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Definitions:

Scientific Attitude

A mindset characterized by curiosity, skepticism, and openness to evidence and reasoning, rather than by belief or intuition.

Skepticism

An attitude of doubt or a disposition to incredulity either in general or toward a particular object; questioning the validity of a particular claim, theory, or belief.

Pride

A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements, the achievements of those with whom one is closely associated, or from qualities or possessions that are widely admired.

Practicality

The aspect of being concerned with the actual doing or use of something rather than with theory and ideas.