The model below shows the initial result of treating a population of bacteria with antibiotics. The red bacteria represent bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics.
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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 exposure to the antibiotic.
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 traits to their offspring.
d
The red bacteria will reproduce and pass on their traits to their offspring.