Question

which conclusion can be made based on the data presented in the graph below? rate of antibiotic resistance amount of resistant bacteria by percent years since introduction of antibiotic the amount of resistant bacteria remains stable no matter the number of years the antibiotic has been in use. the amount of resistant bacteria decreases based on the number of years the antibiotic has been in use. there is no correlation between the amount of resistant bacteria and the years the antibiotic has been in use. the amount of resistant bacteria increases based on the number of years the antibiotic has been in use.

Explanation:

The graph shows an upward - trending line for the rate of antibiotic resistance over the years since the introduction of the antibiotic.

Answer:

The amount of resistant bacteria increases based on the number of years the antibiotic has been in use.