The model below shows the initial result of treating a population of bacteria with antibiotics. The red bacteria represent mutated bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics.
Which of the following describes what would MOST LIKELY happen to the bacteria population next?
a
No bacteria will be left after the red bacteria mutate and are killed by the antibiotic.
b
The red bacteria will remain but will not be able to reproduce due to their mutation.
c
The red bacteria will reproduce, creating an equal number of red and blue offspring.
d
The red bacteria will reproduce and pass on their mutation to their offspring.
d
The red bacteria will reproduce and pass on their mutation to their offspring.