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Disinfectants 101

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Which of the following statements about disinfectants is true?

Disinfectants destroy microorganisms within the body.

Disinfectants are the same as biocides.

Disinfectants are less effective than sterilization. (correct)

Disinfectants kill all types of microorganisms, including bacterial spores.

What distinguishes disinfectants from antibiotics?

Disinfectants are chemical compounds.

Disinfectants destroy microorganisms on living tissue. (correct)

Disinfectants work by interfering with microbial metabolism.

Disinfectants are used to destroy all forms of life.

How do disinfectants work?

By destroying the cell wall of microbes. (correct)

By interfering with microbial metabolism.

By inactivating bacterial spores.

By reducing the amount of pathogenic microorganisms on a surface.

What is the difference between disinfectants and biocides?

Disinfectants are intended to destroy all forms of life. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of disinfection?

To reduce the amount of pathogenic microorganisms on a surface. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about disinfectants?

Disinfectants are less effective than sterilization Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes disinfectants from antiseptics?

Disinfectants are used on living tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of disinfection?

To reduce the amount of pathogenic microorganisms Signup and view all the answers

How do disinfectants work?

By destroying the cell wall of microbes Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes disinfectants from biocides?

Disinfectants are intended to destroy all forms of life Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Disinfectants Vs. Antibiotics

Disinfectants are distinguished from antibiotics in that they are used to kill microorganisms on non-living surfaces, whereas antibiotics are used to kill microorganisms inside the body.

Disinfectants Vs. Biocides

Disinfectants are a type of biocide, which is a broader term that refers to any substance that kills living organisms.
Biocides can be used to kill microorganisms on both living and non-living surfaces, whereas disinfectants are specifically used on non-living surfaces.

Disinfectants Vs. Antiseptics

Disinfectants are distinguished from antiseptics in that antiseptics are used to kill microorganisms on living surfaces, such as skin, whereas disinfectants are used on non-living surfaces.

How Disinfectants Work

Disinfectants work by disrupting the outer membrane of microorganisms, ultimately leading to their death.

Purpose of Disinfection

The purpose of disinfection is to reduce the number of microorganisms on surfaces to prevent the spread of infection.

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Test your knowledge on disinfectants and their role in killing microorganisms. Explore the differences between disinfection and sterilization. Learn about the various types of disinfectants and their effectiveness in eliminating different types of microorganisms.