Chemical Methods to Control Microbial Growth Practice Problems

The following data was obtained after performing use-dilution tests for three disinfectants against Staphylococcus aureus under similar conditions.

(G = growth, NG = no growth)

Which of the following disinfectants is most effective against Staphylococcus aureus? 

The following data was obtained after performing use-dilution tests for three disinfectants against a certain bacteria under similar conditions.

(G = growth, NG = no growth)

Which disinfectant (or disinfectants) listed below are bactericidal?

Protease inhibitors are antiviral treatments that can accomplish which of the following?

How do intercalating drugs primarily interfere with DNA replication?

Which antibiotic(s) is(are) known to interfere with protein synthesis by binding to the 30S subunit of bacterial ribosomes?

Which of the following can be treated completely with antimicrobial chemotherapy?

What happens if more cells are produced than removed in a chemostat?

Which method can prevent or slow down microbial growth in wounds

Amongst these chemicals, which one has proven efficacy in killing bacterial endospore forms?

A cleaning supplies company has created a bathroom cleaner that they say works best when diluted with water at a concentration of around forty percent. Which method should scientists use to verify this statement?

How does heating affect the permeation of antiseptic solutions through microbe defenses?