Microbial Control Basics

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Which approach is used to control microbes by inhibiting their growth?

Stimulating microbial growth

Encouraging microbial reproduction

Promoting microbial resistance

Inhibiting microbial growth (correct)

How does microbial control contribute to food preservation?

Shortens shelf-life

Enhances microbial growth on food

Increases shelf-life (correct)

Causes food spoilage

What is the primary goal of microbial control?

Promote the growth of microorganisms

Accelerate microbial growth

Enhance food spoilage

Prevent diseases (correct)

What is the significance of microbial control in quality control processes?

Ensures product consistency and safety Signup and view all the answers

Which method of microbial control involves killing microorganisms?

Killing microorganisms Signup and view all the answers

How does aseptic differ from sterilization in microbial control?

Aseptic focuses on reducing pathogenic microbes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of sterilization in microbial control?

Eliminating potential pathogens Signup and view all the answers

Degerming in microbial control primarily involves:

Reducing pathogenic microbes Signup and view all the answers

Sanitization in microbial control is mainly aimed at:

Reducing the number of pathogenic microbes Signup and view all the answers

Antiseptic methods in hospital control are primarily used for:

Disinfecting hands and wounds Signup and view all the answers

Florence Nightingale contributed to hospital control by emphasizing the importance of:

Reducing hospital overcrowding Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the permanent loss of reproductive ability of microorganisms?

Microbial death Signup and view all the answers

Which microbial control method involves giving damage to a membrane's proteins or phospholipids?

Altering cell walls Signup and view all the answers

Which level of microbial susceptibility kills all pathogens, including endospores?

High level Signup and view all the answers

What effect does alteration of viral envelope have on virus reproduction?

Halts reproduction Signup and view all the answers

On a semilogarithmic graph, what does a straight line represent in terms of microbial death rate?

Constant death rate Signup and view all the answers

Why are harsh chemicals and extreme heat not suitable for treating human, animals, and fragile objects?

They harm living tissues Signup and view all the answers

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