After the plate is incubated in the Kirby-Bauer test, what occurs?
A) The plate is tested to make sure an isolated organism grew on the plate.
B) The diameter of each inhibition zone for each antibiotic is measured using a ruler or caliper.
C) The amount of carbon dioxide in the plate is measured to ensure confluent organism growth.
D) None of the above.

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After incubation, the diameter of each inhibition zone for each antibiotic is measured using a ruler or caliper to determine the sensitivity of the tested organism to the antibiotics. Option A may have been done before incubating the plate. Option C is not directly related to the Kirby-Bauer test.

After the Plate Is Incubated in the Kirby-Bauer Test, What