While in the development phase, you are also required to determine both the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) for your drug. While these values directly relate to the efficacy of the drug against bacteria, they will also be informative for the next stages of development, which include studies to determine effective dosages within a host.

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Shawn Booker

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Patience Massey · Answer 1

Selective toxicity refers to the ability of an antimicrobial to kill microbes with minimal damage to the host.