The Diffusion Bioassay

question 26

Multiple Choice

The diffusion bioassay

• A) determines the concentration of antimicrobial necessary to kill a bacteria.
• B) determines the concentration of antimicrobial necessary to inhibit growth of a bacteria.
• C) is similar in principal to the Kirby-Bauer test.
• D) determines the concentration of antimicrobial in a fluid.
• E) is similar in principal to the Kirby-Bauer test AND determines the concentration of antimicrobial in a fluid.

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