Mastering Microbiology with Pearson eText -- Standalone Access Card -- for Microbiology with Diseases by Taxonomy (5th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134402772
Author: BAUMAN
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 9, Problem 2SA
Compare and contrast four tests that have been developed to measure the effectiveness of disinfectants.
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Mastering Microbiology with Pearson eText -- Standalone Access Card -- for Microbiology with Diseases by Taxonomy (5th Edition)
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