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:

Metapopulation

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