The Typical Definition of a Species Is One with Distinct

question 68

Multiple Choice

The typical definition of a species is one with distinct characteristics that produce viable offspring when mated with another organism in the same species.  Bacterial species cannot be defined as readily,due to the fact that

• A)they do not reproduce sexually by way of gametes.
• B)they can receive genetic material from others in their generation,regardless of species.
• C)they have a short generation time and evolve rapidly.
• D)All of the statements are true regarding the indistinct defining of bacterial species.