Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321733606
ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 7 - Figure 7.6 - Evaluation of disinfectants by the disk-diffusion method - Question - Page 193: 1

Answer

The pseudomonads are less affected by the four chemicals shown in the figure as they have an external lipopolysaccharide layer at the outer membrane and hence are resistant to these chemicals.

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