Question

considering the experiment, select two true statements. bacteria that have mutations that make them more resistant to the antibiotic are more likely to survive and reproduce. bacteria that survived treatment with antibiotics will survive better on a new plate or in a new person than other variations of bacteria. bacteria growing in the center of the plate likely have adaptations that allow them to be more antibiotic resistant. bacteria that are more resistant to the antibiotic divide by sexual reproduction instead of asexual reproduction.

Explanation:

1. Bacteria with antibiotic - resistant mutations have a survival advantage and are more likely to survive and reproduce, which is in line with the principles of natural selection.
2. Bacteria that have survived antibiotic treatment have traits that make them more resilient compared to non - surviving variants, enhancing their survival prospects in new environments.
3. There is no evidence that bacteria in the center of the plate are more resistant just based on their location.
4. Bacteria mainly reproduce asexually, not sexually when it comes to antibiotic - resistance related reproduction.

Answer:

• Bacteria that have mutations that make them more resistant to the antibiotic are more likely to survive and reproduce.
• Bacteria that survived treatment with antibiotics will survive better on a new plate or in a new person than other variations of bacteria.