Mutations that improve the survival and reproduction of organisms, and thus contribute to the evolution of species, arise rapidly in prokaryotes due to their
A) cell wall composition.
B) absence of a nucleus.
C) rapid rate of cell division.
D) sexual reproduction.
E) anaerobic metabolism.

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Prokaryotes, such as bacteria, have a rapid rate of cell division, which allows mutations to occur and spread through populations quickly. This rapid reproduction rate is a key factor in the ability of prokaryotic organisms to evolve and adapt to changing environments.

Mutations That Improve the Survival and Reproduction of Organisms, and Thus