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There are 6 factors that influence the efficacy of antimicrobial agents. They are, number and location of microorganisms, innate resistance of microorganisms, the potency of disinfectants, organic and inorganic matter, duration of exposure, and physical and chemical factors.
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∙ 11y agoAmong the important criteria for selecting an antiseptic or disinfectant are the concentration of disinfectant to be used, whether the agent is bactericidal or bacteriostatic, the nature of the material to be treated, whether organic matter will be present, the temperature and pH at which the chemical agent will be used, and the time available in which the chemical agent will be left in contact with the surface tested.
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∙ 13y agoIf good antimicrobial agents not produce resistance to any microbes should be broad spectrum activity
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∙ 10y agobroad spectrum antimicrobial agent
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Why ATP is an ideal source of energy in living organisms?
It's not ideal, it's the one that nature stumbled on a long time ago, and nothing better has showed up yet.
Under ideal conditions does bacteeria multiply rapidly?
YES, some bacteria can reproduce every 20minutes. Ideal conditions include, moisture, warmth (not boiling hot!!!!), and a source of food
Is avagadro's hypothesis true?
SInce Avogadro's Hypothesis is also more commonly known as Avogadro's Law, and when applied with ideal gases, commonly found to work, yes, Avogadro's Hypothesis is true for ideal gases. Another way this law may be proven is to apply the formula: V/n=K for nay ideal gas. [An ideal gas is A hypothetical gas whose molecules occupy negligible space and have no interactions, and that consequently obeys the gas laws exactly (Wikipedia)]
What is the ideal tempreture zone for bacteria to multiply?
It depends on what kind of bacteria it is.
What is the ideal osmotic environment for an animal cell?
Hypotonic
What is an ideal antimicrobial agent?
Usually ROS (reactive oxigen species), such as H2O2, are great antimicrobial agents. Also any radioactive substance. Finally, arsenic (which is anti-every living thing)
What are important characteristics of antimicrobial drugs?
Chemicals that can selectively interfere with the growth of microorganisms and yet not interfere significantly with the functions of the cells of the host are highly desirable for antimicrobial drugs.
What are characteristic of an ideal family?
hindi ko alam................
What are the characteristic of the layer that make it the ideal layer for the Concorde to travel?
I have no idea
What characteristic makes a gas non-ideal?
The gas molecules interact with one another
Do any of the eighteenth century rulers discussed in this section have the characteristic of an ideal ruler?
penis?
What are the characteristic of flour ideal in baking?
tanga si liit. siya ay supot at kupalin.
What is a characteristic of 1 mole of gas at STP?
The volume is 22,710 980(38) litres for the ideal gas.
Is diode characteristic symmetrical?
Absolutely not. An ideal diode's characteristic would be perfect conduction in the forward direction and perfect insulation (no conduction) in the reverse direction. Silicon diodes come respectably close.
Being a lightweight with a high melting point this group II metal is an ideal hardening agent?
Beryllium
Who knows the ideal weight for male aged 53 and 5ft 7ins tall?
171 is a desirable weight for you, according to the US National Center for Health Statistics.
What is the meaning of 'settle for'?
To "settle for" means to accept or agree to something that is less than what one truly desires or deserves. It implies compromising or accepting a lower standard or outcome than what was originally sought.
