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Which statement accurately distinguishes between cidal and static agents?
Which statement accurately distinguishes between cidal and static agents?
- Cidal agents inhibit the growth of microorganisms without killing them.
- Cidal agents directly kill microorganisms, while static agents inhibit their growth. (correct)
- Static agents kill microorganisms instantly upon contact.
- Static agents can be used to prevent infections inside the body.
What is the primary role of chemical agents in controlling microbial growth?
What is the primary role of chemical agents in controlling microbial growth?
- They can only be applied to biohazardous materials.
- They are used exclusively on living organisms.
- They are effective only when combined with physical agents.
- They can be used on both inanimate objects and body surfaces. (correct)
Which of the following best describes the use of physical agents in microbial control?
Which of the following best describes the use of physical agents in microbial control?
- Physical agents are dedicated for use on objects outside the body. (correct)
- Physical agents are primarily used to sterilize food products.
- Physical agents are effective for killing pathogens inside the body.
- Physical agents can be used for disinfecting air in surgical settings.
Which statement is true about chemotherapeutic agents?
Which statement is true about chemotherapeutic agents?
What is the main objective of controlling microbial growth?
What is the main objective of controlling microbial growth?
How do bactericidal agents differ from bacteriostatic agents?
How do bactericidal agents differ from bacteriostatic agents?
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Microbial Growth Control
Microbial Growth Control
The process of inhibiting or preventing the growth of microorganisms.
Cidal Agents
Cidal Agents
Agents that kill microorganisms.
Static Agents
Static Agents
Agents that inhibit the growth of microorganisms without killing them.
Physical Agents
Physical Agents
Physical methods, like heat or radiation, used to control microbial growth.
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Chemical Agents
Chemical Agents
Chemical substances, like disinfectants or antiseptics, used to control microbial growth.
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Chemotherapeutic Agents
Chemotherapeutic Agents
Drugs used inside the body to kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms.
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Controlling Microbial Growth
- Microbial growth is inhibited or prevented.
- This is achieved in two ways: killing microorganisms or inhibiting their growth.
- Agents used for control are categorized as cidal (killing) or static (inhibiting growth).
- Examples include bactericidal (killing bacteria) and bacteriostatic (inhibiting bacterial growth).
- Control methods use different types of agents.
Types of Control Agents
- Physical agents: Used only on objects outside the body.
- Chemical agents: Used on inanimate objects and body surfaces.
- Chemotherapeutic agents: Primarily used inside the living body.
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