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A) Bacteria are able to evolve easily, which is why antibiotic resistance is on the rise. Several
factors contribute to the evolution of bacteria, except (1 point)
bacteria grow and multiply quickly, so they evolve rapidly.
they have the shortest genetic material, which makes them the fastest to replicate.
non-resistant bacteria die, and resistant bacteria survive.
their DNA mutates when they divide, making new potential adaptations.
factors contribute to the evolution of bacteria, except (1 point)
bacteria grow and multiply quickly, so they evolve rapidly.
they have the shortest genetic material, which makes them the fastest to replicate.
non-resistant bacteria die, and resistant bacteria survive.
their DNA mutates when they divide, making new potential adaptations.
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The statement that does not contribute to the evolution of bacteria is:
"they have the shortest genetic material, which makes them the fastest to replicate."
This statement is misleading because while bacteria do reproduce quickly, the speed of replication is not necessarily related to the length of their genetic material. Also, bacteria possess various mechanisms of genetic exchange and mutation, which are more relevant to their ability to evolve.
"they have the shortest genetic material, which makes them the fastest to replicate."
This statement is misleading because while bacteria do reproduce quickly, the speed of replication is not necessarily related to the length of their genetic material. Also, bacteria possess various mechanisms of genetic exchange and mutation, which are more relevant to their ability to evolve.
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