Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Movement into and out of cells

Movement into and out of cells — practice question

The diagrams illustrate the outcome of incubating two species of bacteria, P and R, on separate Petri dishes, each of which contains nutrient agar. Three filter paper discs have been placed on each Petri dish. Which statement is correct?

  • AAntibiotics X and Y are resistant to bacteria P.
  • BBacteria P are resistant to both antibiotics.
  • CBacteria R have a mutation that makes them resistant to antibiotic Y.
  • DN is a control disc showing bacteria R grow when antibiotic Y is not present.

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