Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) is FALSE?

• A) The MIC is the same for one drug regardless of bacterial species.
• B) The MIC is the lowest concentration of a drug that will prevent the growth of an organism.
• C) The MIC can be affected by how well a drug penetrates a cell.
• D) The MIC can be affected by the affinity of the drug for the intracellular target.

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