Medical MCQ-Agent which on addition to a colony inhibits its growth and on removal the colony regrows is

Agent which on addition to a colony inhibits its growth and on removal the colony regrows is

Bacteriostatic

Bactericidal

Antibiotic

Antiseptic

Question Category:

Microbiology

Correct Answer:

Bacteriostatic

Description:

Ans. is 'a' i.e., Bacteriostatic Bacteriostatic . Agent is able to inhibit bacterial multiplication. . Multiplication resumes upon removal of agent. Bactericidal . Agent is able to kill the bacteria. . Action is irreversible ie, the killed organism can no longer reproduce, even after being removed from contact with the agent.

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