Assignment:
Introduction:
For this task, complete the Antibiotic Sensitivity-Kirby-Bauer Diffusion Test experiment. The instructions for completing the experiment are found at the "Antibiotic Sensitivity-Kirby-Bauer Diffusion Test" . Then, you will write a laboratory report discussing the results of this experiment.
Your lab report should be written in complete sentences and in paragraph form. Your report should include the following sections:
• introduction
• materials and methods
• results
• discussion
The information required for each section is outlined in the requirements section below.
Requirement:
Your submission must be your original work.
A. Write a lab report about the Antibiotic Sensitivity-Kirby-Bauer Diffusion Test experiment in which you do the following:
1. Explain the relationship between antibiotics and selective toxicity.
a. Discuss the relative benefits of broad-spectrum and narrow-spectrum antibiotics.
Note: The explanation from part A1 and discussion from part A1a belong in the introduction section of the lab report.
2. Describe the steps you followed to complete the Kirby-Bauer diffusion test.
Note: Include any changes from the normal protocol that might have been incorporated into your experiment.
Note: The description from part A2 belongs in the materials and methods section of the lab report.
3. Record the observed results of the Kirby-Bauer diffusion test, including the zone of inhibition measurement and interpretation (e.g., resistant, intermediate, susceptible) for each antibiotic using the"Data Table."
Note: The explanation from part A3 belongs in the results section of the lab report.
4. Based on your recorded results from the Kirby-Bauer diffusion test, explain whether the following antibiotics are effective in controlling S. epidermidis:
• penicillin
• novobiocin
• gentamicin
Note: The explanation from part A4 belongs in the discussion section of the lab report.
B. Acknowledge sources, using in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.
C. Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.