How can you test antimicrobial agents?

During A Level Biology, you will be required to perform a range of practical experiments that will reinforce what you learn in the classroom and develop your laboratory skills. This video is part of a range of resources that use the expertise of University of Birmingham researchers to help you understand some of the most common A Level practical experiments, for a full range of resources, see: http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/undergraduate/preparing-for-university/index.aspx

In this video, we consider why antibiotics are such useful antimicrobial agents, set up an experiment that tests the effectiveness of antibiotics, and consider why antibiotic resistance is such an important subject for research today.

You can also hear us go into more detail about this experiment with the Laboratory Confessions podcast here: https://soundcloud.com/user-214740866/laboratory-confessions-aseptic-technique-and-antimicrobial-agents

Видео How can you test antimicrobial agents? канала University of Birmingham