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Which of the following reactions is an example of chemical digestion in organic chemistry?
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Organic Chemistry Reactions
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In the context of organic chemistry reactions, what is the primary purpose of the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion test?
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To measure the rate of a chemical reaction
B
To determine the effectiveness of antibiotics against bacteria
C
To assess the solubility of organic compounds in water
D
To identify the presence of functional groups in a compound
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The Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion test is a microbiological technique, not directly related to organic chemistry reactions.
This test is primarily used to evaluate the effectiveness of antibiotics against specific bacteria.
In the test, antibiotic-impregnated paper disks are placed on an agar plate inoculated with the bacteria in question.
As the antibiotic diffuses from the disk into the agar, it inhibits bacterial growth, creating a clear zone around the disk known as the zone of inhibition.
The size of the zone of inhibition is measured to determine the susceptibility of the bacteria to the antibiotic, indicating its effectiveness.
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