5 Questions
Which term refers to the absence of significant contamination?
Asepsis
What is the term for killing Clostridium botulinum endospores by limited amounts of heat?
Commercial sterilization
What is the term for the removal of pathogens from living tissue?
Antisepsis
What is the term for the removal of microbes from a limited area?
Degerming
What does the suffix -cide mean?
To kill
Test your knowledge on the control of microbial growth in microbiology with this quiz. Explore topics such as sepsis, asepsis, aseptic surgery techniques, nosocomial infections, and sterilization. Challenge yourself and expand your understanding of microbiology control measures.
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