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If a single bacterium divides repeatedly (asexual reproduction) to produce four bacteria, these four individuals will be

Question
If a single bacterium divides repeatedly (asexual reproduction) to produce four bacteria, these four individuals will be
very similar, with only minor differences from small DNA-copying inaccuracies
extremely different from each other
identical to a completely different species
unable to survive at all
Answer
very similar, with only minor differences from small DNA-copying inaccuracies
Detailed Explanation
Since asexual reproduction from one parent relies only on small DNA-copying inaccuracies for variation, the resulting individuals are very similar with only minor differences.
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