Question

bacteria population vs. simulated time
complete the statements below to make conclusions about how the distribution of traits is changing over time in the bacteria population. bacteria with fewer pores in the cell membrane are choose... the bacteria with more pores in the cell membrane are choose... killed by the antibiotic growing and reproducing

Explanation:

From the graph, as time progresses, the population of bacteria with more pores (5 - 6 pores) increases while the population of bacteria with fewer pores (3 - 4 pores) does not show significant growth. This implies that bacteria with more pores in the cell - membrane are able to grow and reproduce, while bacteria with fewer pores are likely being killed by the antibiotic.

Answer:

Bacteria with fewer pores in the cell membrane are killed by the antibiotic.
The bacteria with more pores in the cell membrane are growing and reproducing.