Use the Laws of Exponents to Simplify $$2 ^ { - 4 } \cdot 2 ^ { 9 }$$

Multiple Choice

Use the laws of exponents to simplify. Do not use negative exponents in your answer.
- $$2 ^ { - 4 } \cdot 2 ^ { 9 }$$

A) $4 ^ { 36 }$
B) $2 ^ { - 36 }$
C) $4 ^ { 5 }$
D) $2 ^ { 5 }$