Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · The microscope in cell studies

The microscope in cell studies — practice question

The diagram illustrates one method for investigating how an antibiotic affects bacteria. Areas measuring less than $13.0\,\text{mm}$ indicate that resistant bacteria are present. Which statement can be justified by these data?

  • AAll the types of bacteria become resistant to antibiotics over time.
  • BOnly types 2, 3 and 4 of the bacteria show resistance to the antibiotic.
  • CThe antibiotic can be used to treat types 1 and 3 only.
  • DType 5 of the bacteria can never become resistant to the antibiotic.

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