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When testing antimicrobial compounds on lawns of plated bacteria, the strongest germicide could produce a Zone Of Inhibition that is 10 mm O 25 mm 40 mm 55 mm 68 mm

Curren'S Math For Meds: Dosages & Sol

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Chapter10: Reconstitution Of Powdered Drugs

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When testing antimicrobial compounds on lawns of plated bacteria, the strongest germicide could produce a Zone Of Inhibition that is
O 10 mm
O 25 mm
40 mm
O 55 mm
68 mm

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