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Why does a population of microbes not die instantaneously when exposed to an antimicrobial agent?

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Why does a population of microbes not die instantaneously when exposed to an antimicrobial agent?

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Most microorganisms has evolved protection mechanisms, or physical barriers that prevent instantaneous damage. For example, some bacteria secrete enzymes that protect against antibiotics. Others produce a plaque or capsule that requires high-heat to begin to penetrate or even scraping for the case of plaque formation.

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