Mastering Microbial Control

Genetic control (correct)

Physical/mechanical control

Biological control

Chemical control

Sterilization is used on living tissue, while disinfection is used on inanimate objects

Sterilization only reduces microorganisms, while disinfection kills all of them

Sterilization and disinfection have the same meaning

Sterilization kills all microorganisms, while disinfection only reduces their numbers (correct)

To kill all microorganisms that cause disease

To completely eliminate all microorganisms

To reduce microorganisms to safe levels (correct)

To prevent infection by inhibiting microbial growth

<p>Antisepsis prevents infection by inhibiting microbial growth, while disinfection kills microorganisms that may cause disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Agents used to control microorganisms</p> Signup and view all the answers