Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition)
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780134605180
Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case, Derek Weber, Warner Bair
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 7, Problem 7MCQ
The data were obtained from a use-dilution test comparing four disinfectants against Salmonella choleraesuis. G = growth, NG = no growth
7. Which disinfectant(s) is (are) bactericidal?
- a. A, B, C, and D
- b. A, C, and D
- c. A only
- d. B only
- e. none of the above
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