Table 20.1
The following data were obtained from a broth dilution test.

-In Table 20.1, the minimal bactericidal concentration of antibiotic X is

Question

Table 20.1
The following data were obtained from a broth dilution test.
 
-In Table 20.1, the minimal bactericidal concentration of antibiotic X is

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The minimal bactericidal concentration (MBC) is the lowest concentration of antibiotic that kills the bacterial cells. In Table 20.1, the MBC of antibiotic X is the highest concentration at which no growth was observed, which is 15 µg/ml. Therefore, the correct answer is C.

Table 20.1 The Following Data Were Obtained from a Broth Dilution Test