4 Chemical Control of Microbial Growth Assignment
Emilie Miller, Ph.D
Name: _______________
- Disinfectant experiment: Use the spaces below to sketch the appearance of your own Nutrient Agar plate. Record your observations below.
- For the second table, do some research about each of your chemicals. Answers should address specific effects to the cell membrane, cell wall, and any internal structures. If there are any antifungal, antiviral, or antiprotozoal effects, they can be noted in the right-hand column.
3. Based on your results, which chemical worked best?
4. Which disinfectant(s) were least effective?
