Which of the following best describes the rate of microbial death when treated with antimicrobial chemicals?

A. Cells in a population die at a constant rate.
B. All cells in a population die at once.
C. Some cells are never killed.
D. The rate varies, depending on the species.


Ans: A. Cells in a population die at a constant rate.

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