Bacteria and many other microbes do not ________ and therefore do not fit Linneaus' definition species

A) reproduce sexually
B) have nuclei
C) exchange genetic material
D) have cytoplasmic membranes
E) reproduce asexually


A
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension
Section: Classification and Identification of Microorganisms
Learning Outcome: 4.18

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