If You Tested a 2nd Strain of S

question 35

Multiple Choice

If you tested a 2nd strain of S.aureus with the same method and concentrations of drugs as indicated in Table 20.2,but you found that the zone of inhibition caused by drug D had dropped to 2 mm,what does this indicate?

• A)The 2nd strain of bacteria is likely resistant to drug D.
• B)The 2nd strain of bacteria is much more sensitive to drug D.
• C)The experiment wasn't conducted properly,and is giving inaccurate results.
• D)There is no functional difference between how the 2 strains react to the drug.

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