Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

by Tortora, Gerard J.; Funke, Berdell R.; Case, Christine L.

Published by Benjamin Cummings

ISBN 10: 0321733606

ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 7 - Figure 7.10 - A comparison of the effectiveness of various antiseptics - Question - Page 196: 1

Answer

A tincture has a greater concentration than the aqueous solution; hence it is able to kill more microbes in less time. An aqueous solution takes about 2 minutes to kill 40% of the microbial population, while tincture kills 85% in the same time.

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