Question

AST in terms of microbial action stands for

• A. Antibiotics susceptibility test
• B. Antibodies susceptibility test
• C. Antigen susceptibility test
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Antibiotics susceptibility test

AST is the abbreviated form which stands for antibiotics susceptibility test. The microbes are cultured and then tested with the range of antibiotics. The antibiotic which acts against the microbe and inhibits the growth of microbes is studied and the concentration is optimised. This antibiotic is used for the treatment of the disease or infection which is caused by the microbe.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.