Question 1 An investigation was set up to study the effect of an antibiotic on three strains of bacteria (A, B and c). The plates were incubated at 37°C for 48 hours. The diagram of plates 1, 2 and 3 in the bottom row above show the results of the investigation. Agar plates were set up as shown below. Study the investigation and answer the questions that follow:

Which of the following initial observations would more directly lead to this research study? a) ginko biloba is cost effective and also possesses heart-protective, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory properties. b) metformin is an effective treatment of patients with t2d, but shows side effects that complicate the disease state. c) over the past several years, the cost of treating t2d within the united states has increased dramatically. d) many plants contain molecules that improve the health and quality of life of patients with a variety of diseases like t2d. e) t2d affects millions of individuals in the usa and worldwide many of who could benefit from improved therapies.