compared to eukaryotic microorganisms, bacteria are able to evolve very quickly, which allows these microorganisms to adapt to new environments, use a variety or resources, and develop antibiotic resistance. which of the following sets of characteristics allow bacteria to evolve so rapidly? choose one: a. large population, rapid growth rate, sexual reproduction b. large population, rapid growth rate, transformation c. large population, slow growth rate, anaerobic d. small population, rapid growth rate, anaerobic e. rapid growth rate, anaerobic, sexual reproduction