Question

A population of bacteria is treated with an antibiotic. Because of variation in the population of bacteria, what is a possible outcome of the treatment?
Responses
A The population will increase rapidly.The population will increase rapidly.
B All of the bacteria will be resistant to the antibiotic.All of the bacteria will be resistant to the antibiotic.
C The population will be better able to obtain a food source.The population will be better able to obtain a food source.
D Some of the bacteria may be resistant to the antibiotic and survive.

Answer 1

D Some of the bacteria may be resistant to the antibiotic and survive.