How is it determined that an antibacterial agent is ____ a. A. bacteriostatic b. B. bactericidal
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- Bacteriostatic agents inhibit the growth and multiplication of bacteria without necessarily killing them. - Bactericidal agents kill bacteria directly. Show more…
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