antimicrobial properties of a plant

Cards (3)

  • Independent variable (AP)
    Type of plant
  • Dependent variable (AP)
    the area of zone of inhibition
  • Describe a method that can be used to study the antimicrobial properties of a plant extract.
    • grow bacteria in a nutrient agar
    • filter paper discs soaked in plant extract placed on agar keep extract volume controlled use a dish lid
    • incubate for 24 hours and measure the clear zone