The rate of killing by an antimicrobial agent may slow when the microbial population has been greatly reduced because the remaining population may have a high proportion of resistant organisms.

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This phenomenon is known as "selective pressure" and can result in the survival and proliferation of resistant organisms that were previously rare in the population. This can lead to the development of antimicrobial resistance over time.

The Rate of Killing by an Antimicrobial Agent May Slow