Which of the following is NOT used as a criterion to define a prokaryotic species? a. phylogenetic relatedness b. that members of different species cannot interbreed c. the average nucleotide identity (ANI) of orthologs 95% d. DNA hybridization 70%e. SSU rRNA similarity 97%

Respuesta :

The criterion NOT used  to define a prokaryotic species is that members of different species cannot interbreed.

What is a prokaryotic species?

A prokaryotic species is that species which is a single celled organism and does not possess nucleus or other membranes.

Example of a prokaryotic species is Amoeba.

What is interbreed?

Interbreed refers to the breeding between two different races.

like: cross a horse and a donkey to get a new breed as Mule. Aslo breeding between different species of same genus.

Hence, the criterion NOT used  to define a prokaryotic species is that members of different species cannot interbreed.

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