The model below shows the initial result of treating a population of bacteria with antibiotics. The red bacteria represent bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics.

Which of the following describes what would MOST LIKELY happen to the bacteria population next?

a
The red bacteria will reproduce and pass on their traits to their offspring.
b
The red bacteria will remain, but will not be able to reproduce due to their exposure to the antibiotic.
c
No bacteria will be left after the red bacteria mutate and are killed by the antibiotic.
d
The red bacteria will reproduce, creating an equal number of red and blue offspring.

1 answer

a. The red bacteria will reproduce and pass on their traits to their offspring.