Which of the following would support the statement that bacteria represent the most fundamentally diverse group on Earth?

A) Bacteria exist in varieties with and without cell walls.
B) Bacteria come in several different shapes.
C) Bacteria accomplish all characteristics of life as small, single cells.
D) Bacteria are metabolically diverse regarding oxygen and food requirements.


Answer: D

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