The bacteria species known as Escherichia coli is capable of using oxygen to produce energy in a process known as respiration. It can also produce energy if no oxygen is available by using a process called fermentation. This ability is a response to abiotic conditions allows

A: this bacteria to live to live anywhere on earth

B: the bacteria cells to attack host cells

C: the bacteria cells to maintain homeostasis

D: developed cells to eproduce and produce offspring