QUESTION 3 • Why do we attempt to prevent the growth of some or all microbes? — list several reasons why this might be valuable or necessary. • Discuss three methods of physical control of microbes. • List 5 different categories of chemical agents used in microbial control and discuss each. • What are antibiotics? • How have we created massive problems for treatment because of the rise of resistance?
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