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What type of phage allows phages to take a bit of the adjacent bacterial DNA?
What type of phage allows phages to take a bit of the adjacent bacterial DNA?
Which process describes the spread of antibiotic resistance genes facilitated by mobile DNA segments?
Which process describes the spread of antibiotic resistance genes facilitated by mobile DNA segments?
What is the term for destroying endospores of Clostridium botulinum?
What is the term for destroying endospores of Clostridium botulinum?
Which agent inhibits the growth of bacteria without killing them?
Which agent inhibits the growth of bacteria without killing them?
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Which of the following is true about alcohols used as disinfectants?
Which of the following is true about alcohols used as disinfectants?
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In genetic transfer among bacteria, which process involves cells becoming immune to reinfection by the same phage?
In genetic transfer among bacteria, which process involves cells becoming immune to reinfection by the same phage?
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Which of the following heavy metals exhibits oligodynamic action and is used as a disinfectant?
Which of the following heavy metals exhibits oligodynamic action and is used as a disinfectant?
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What is the term for the destruction of harmful microorganisms in inanimate objects?
What is the term for the destruction of harmful microorganisms in inanimate objects?
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What is the main advantage of quaternary ammonium compounds (Quats) as antimicrobial agents?
What is the main advantage of quaternary ammonium compounds (Quats) as antimicrobial agents?
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What is the difference between resident flora and transient flora in the human body?
What is the difference between resident flora and transient flora in the human body?
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What factors contribute to eliminating non-resident flora from the skin?
What factors contribute to eliminating non-resident flora from the skin?
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Which antimicrobial agent is known for its oligodynamic action and effectiveness against bacteria and fungi?
Which antimicrobial agent is known for its oligodynamic action and effectiveness against bacteria and fungi?
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What advantage do phenolics have as antimicrobial agents?
What advantage do phenolics have as antimicrobial agents?
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Which halogen is found in tincture of iodine?
Which halogen is found in tincture of iodine?
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How does formaldehyde function as a disinfectant?
How does formaldehyde function as a disinfectant?
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What is the advantage of using glutaraldehyde over formaldehyde as a sterilizing agent?
What is the advantage of using glutaraldehyde over formaldehyde as a sterilizing agent?
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Which antimicrobial agent is known for being a sporicide at higher temperatures?
Which antimicrobial agent is known for being a sporicide at higher temperatures?
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How does ethylene oxide act as a gaseous sterilizer?
How does ethylene oxide act as a gaseous sterilizer?
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