In sexually reproducing lizards,recombination and meiosis result in offspring that have a variety of genetic material from both parents and high genetic diversity in the population.In contrast,what is one key way in which genetic diversity arises in non-sexually reproducing bacteria?
A) Bacterial and archaeal cells are able to mutate their DNA in order to adapt to harmful environmental conditions or to resist antibiotics.
B) Binary fission results in two bacterium cells with unique DNA.
C) Prokaryotes can sometimes exchange DNA when subjected to harmful environmental conditions.
D) Bacteria typically form populations with high numbers of individuals,and combined with rapid generation times,this may lead to a high rate of genetic mutations.
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