Answer
(e) a, c, and d
Work Step by Step
The following are true about potency of antimicrobial agents:
1. Acidic or alkaline pH can increase or decrease the agent’s potency;
2. The pH at which the greatest ionization occurs for the antimicrobial agent is most effective in killing cells;
3. When an antimicrobial agent reaches its optimal pH, it is more likely to penetrate cells and disrupt their contents.
