WHich statement is most accurate regarding bacteria reproduction?
a. when conditions are poor, bacteria can easily adjust and reproduce in the new environment.
b. when conditions are ideal, bacteria can reproduce by fission at very high rates in a short period of time
c. when conditions are ideal, all bacteria reproduce by fission at the same rate over a similar period of time
d. when conditions are poor, all bacteria form endospores that activate when conditions improve
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The most accurate statement regarding bacteria reproduction is:
b. when conditions are ideal, bacteria can reproduce by fission at very high rates in a short period of time.
This statement reflects the fact that under optimal conditions, many bacteria can reproduce rapidly through binary fission, leading to exponential growth. The other options either incorrectly generalize about bacterial behavior or misrepresent how they respond to environmental conditions.
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