We Have Overwhelming Evidence That Bacteria and Archaea Are Masters

question 30

Multiple Choice

We have overwhelming evidence that Bacteria and Archaea are masters of adaptation. Which key characteristic enables these prokaryotes to occupy almost every habitat on earth?

• A)small size
• B)fast reproductive rate
• C)metabolic diversity
• D)high mutation rate
• E)presence of a protective cell wall

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