The typical definition of a species is one with distinct characteristics that produce viable offspring when mated with another organism in the same species. Bacterial species cannot be defined as readily,due to the fact that

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The typical definition of a species is one with distinct characteristics that produce viable offspring when mated with another organism in the same species.  Bacterial species cannot be defined as readily,due to the fact that

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Bacterial species cannot be defined as readily due to multiple factors such as their lack of sexual reproduction, their ability to exchange genetic material with other bacterial species, and their rapid evolution due to short generation times. Therefore, all the statements in the answer choices are true regarding the indistinct defining of bacterial species.

The Typical Definition of a Species Is One with Distinct