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What is the key factor that inhibits the action of chemical antimicrobials?
What is the key factor that inhibits the action of chemical antimicrobials?
- The presence of organic matter (correct)
- The time of exposure
- The nature of the suspending medium
- The microbial characteristics
Which of the following is true about the effectiveness of heat treatment?
Which of the following is true about the effectiveness of heat treatment?
- Heat is more effective under neutral conditions
- Heat is equally effective under all pH conditions
- Heat is more effective under acidic conditions (correct)
- Heat is more effective under basic conditions
What is the primary target of many microbial control agents?
What is the primary target of many microbial control agents?
- The cell wall
- The cytoplasm
- The plasma membrane (correct)
- The nucleus
What is the main function of the plasma membrane?
What is the main function of the plasma membrane?
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How does damage to the plasma membrane by antimicrobial agents affect the cell?
How does damage to the plasma membrane by antimicrobial agents affect the cell?
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