Which of the Following Is NOT a Desirable Characteristic of an Ideal

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a desirable characteristic of an ideal antimicrobial agent?

• A) it is inexpensive.
• B) it is stable during storage.
• C) it is harmless to humans.
• D) it only arrests growth of vegetative cells.
• E) it acts quickly.

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Definitions:

Degrade Lipids

The biochemical process of breaking down lipids into smaller molecules, often through the action of enzymes.

Membranous Sacs

Membranous sacs refer to various types of enclosed, membrane-bound structures within cells that perform specific functions, such as vesicles or lysosomes.

Kinesin

See microtubule-associated proteins (MAPs).

Minus End

In cellular biology, it refers to the end of a microtubule that is opposite to the plus end, typically where depolymerization occurs more rapidly.