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Refer to the following data: Concentration of antibiotic X Growth 2mg/ml + 4 mg/

ID: 221492 • Letter: R

Question

Refer to the following data:

Concentration of antibiotic X                                             Growth

2mg/ml                                                                                                                   +

4 mg/ml                                                                                                                  +

10mg/ml                                                                                                     -

20 mg/ml                                                                                                    -

50 mg/ml                                                                                                    -

       The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of the above antibiotic is about:

a) 2 mg/ml

b) 4 mg/ml

c) 10 mg/ml

d) 20 mg/ml

e) 50 mg/ml

Explanation / Answer

I think the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of the above antibiotic is 4mg/ml