Microbiology: ... by Taxonomy (Instructor's)
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Author: BAUMAN
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Chapter 9, Problem 7MC
A company that manufactures an antimicrobial cleaner for kitchen counters claims that its product is effective when used in a 50% water solution. By what means might scientists best verify this statement?
- a. disk-diffusion test
- b. phenol coefficient
- c. filter paper test
- d. in-use test
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