Why Might Bacteria Be Considered More Successful Than Humans

Question

Why might bacteria be considered more successful than humans?
A) Humans are resistant to bacterial infections.
B) Bacteria have very specialized food sources.
C) Bacteria have been evolving for billions of years.
D) Bacteria are less diversified than humans.

Accepted Answer

Bacteria have been evolving for billions of years, significantly longer than humans. They have adapted and diversified to occupy almost every available niche on Earth, making them extremely successful from an evolutionary standpoint. While humans have also experienced evolution, it has only been for a fraction of the time that bacteria have existed. Therefore, compared to bacteria, humans may be considered less successful. Options A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not reflect a characteristic that makes bacteria more successful than humans.