Microbiology: An Introduction, Books a la Carte Plus Mastering Microbiology with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (13th Edition)
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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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Microbiology: An Introduction, Books a la Carte Plus Mastering Microbiology with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (13th Edition)
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Ch. 7 - Which of the following does not kill endospores?...Ch. 7 - Which of the following is most effective for...Ch. 7 - Prob. 3MCQCh. 7 - Which of the following cannot be used to sterilize...Ch. 7 - Prob. 5MCQCh. 7 - The data were obtained from a use-dilution test...Ch. 7 - The data were obtained from a use-dilution test...Ch. 7 - Prob. 8MCQCh. 7 - A classmate is trying to determine how a...Ch. 7 - Which of the following is most likely to be...Ch. 7 - Prob. 1ACh. 7 - For each of the following bacteria, explain why it...Ch. 7 - A use-dilution test was used to evaluate two...Ch. 7 - To determine the lethal action of microwave...Ch. 7 - Entamoeba histolytica and Giardia lamblia were...Ch. 7 - Between March 9 and April 12five chronic...Ch. 7 - Prob. 3CAE
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