It is Difficult to Apply the Biological Species Concept to Bacteria

Question

It is difficult to apply the biological species concept to bacteria because:
A)bacteria are haploid.
B)bacterial reproduction is asexual.
C)bacteria are not considered species because they lack morphological variation.
D)bacteria are found everywhere, there are no individual populations or species.

Accepted Answer

The biological species concept relies on the ability of members of a population to interbreed and produce viable offspring. Bacterial reproduction is asexual, so the concept cannot be applied in that way.