Question

part a
read the claim below and click on any parts that are incorrect.
(a) the bacteria with 6 pores decreased in number after exposure to antibiotics because they did not evolve. (b) this variation of bacteria was not adapted to the environmental conditions reproduce or survive as well as 3 - pore bacteria which (d) increased in number because they were strengthened by the antibiotic.
part b
the highlighted portion(s) of this claim is (are) incorrect because:
select all that apply.

Explanation:

(A) is incorrect because bacteria with 6 - pores decreased in number not because they didn't evolve but because they were less adapted. (D) is incorrect as bacteria didn't increase in number because they were strengthened by the antibiotic; rather, resistant bacteria survived and multiplied. Bacteria don't get strengthened by antibiotics in the way described; resistance is due to pre - existing genetic traits.

Answer:

A. The bacteria with 6 pores decreased in number after exposure to antibiotics because they did not evolve.
D. increased in number because they were strengthened by the antibiotic.