A) that intracellular pathogens have the largest genomes of all bacteria.
B) nonfastidious bacteria have smaller genomes than fastidious bacteria.
C) that the genomes of different bacteria are remarkably similar.
D) bacteria can, at least on occasion, transfer virulence genes to each other.

A) the production of genetically modified foods
B) the use of recombinant microorganisms to produce pharmaceutical products
C) the production of transgenic animals
D) the sequencing and study of entire genomes
E) the use of microorganisms to degrade harmful chemicals or otherwise detoxify environmental pollutants