Requirements:

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 of the lab report.

2. Describe the steps you followed to complete the Kirby-Bauer Diffusion Test.

Note: Remember to 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. Explain the results of the Kirby-Bauer Diffusion Test using the attached "Data Table".

Note: The explanation from part A3 belongs in the results section of the lab report.

4. Describe the effectiveness of each of the following antibiotics with regards to controlling S. epidermidis based on your test results:

• penicillin
• novobiocin
• gentamicin

Note: The description 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.