Question

e. coli bacteria were spread on both agar plates and incubated for 24 hours. what does this image tell you about the bacteria? multiple choice the bacteria does not need streptomycin to grow. the bacteria were susceptible to streptomycin.

Explanation:

The agar plate on the right labeled "streptomycin +" has very few bacterial colonies compared to the left - unlabeled plate. This indicates that the bacteria's growth was inhibited by streptomycin, meaning they were susceptible to it.

Answer:

The bacteria were susceptible to streptomycin.