The following table depicts characteristics of five prokaryotic species (A-E). Use the information in the table to answer the question.

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Species D is pathogenic if it gains access to the human intestine. Which other species, if it coinhabited a human intestine along with species D, is most likely to become a recombinant species that is both pathogenic and resistant to some antibiotics?
A) species A
B) species B
C) species C
D) species E

Question

The following table depicts characteristics of five prokaryotic species (A-E). Use the information in the table to answer the question.

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Species D is pathogenic if it gains access to the human intestine. Which other species, if it coinhabited a human intestine along with species D, is most likely to become a recombinant species that is both pathogenic and resistant to some antibiotics?
A) species A 
B) species B 
C) species C 
D) species E

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Species C is most likely to become a recombinant species that is both pathogenic and resistant to some antibiotics because it is the only species that is both pathogenic and resistant to antibiotics.

The Following Table Depicts Characteristics of Five Prokaryotic Species (A-E)