It Is Difficult to Apply the Biological Species Concept to Bacteria

question 46

Multiple Choice

It is difficult to apply the biological species concept to bacteria because:

• A)bacteria are haploid.
• B)bacterial reproduction is asexual.
• C)bacteria are not considered species because they lack morphological variation.
• D)bacteria are found everywhere, there are no individual populations or species.

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Definitions:

Beta-Amyloid

A protein fragment linked to the development of Alzheimer’s disease, associated with the formation of brain plaques.

Tau Protein

A protein that stabilizes microtubules, with abnormal accumulations being linked to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's.

Temporal Lobes

The regions of the brain located on either side of the head above the ears, involved in processing auditory information and encoding memory.

Hippocampus

An area in the brain linked to the creation, structuring, and retention of memories.