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Why do new forms appear within days in bacteria but take millions of years in fish?
ABacteria mutate on cue
BFish lack variation
CBacteria breed faster
DFish never get selected
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Bacteria breed faster
The rate of appearance of new forms is linked to life span; fast-dividing microbes multiply to millions within hours.
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