5 Questions
What is the process by which all living cells, spores, and acellular entities are either destroyed or removed from an object or habitat?
Sterilization
What are chemical agents used for sterilization called?
Sterilants
Which term refers to the killing, inhibition, or removal of microorganisms that may cause disease?
Disinfection
What type of agents are usually used only on inanimate objects to carry out disinfection?
Disinfectants
Which term refers to reducing the microbial population to levels that are considered safe by public health standards?
Sanitization
Test your knowledge of microbial control by physical and chemical agents with this quiz. Explore the differences between sterilization, disinfection, and sanitization, and understand how each method contributes to minimizing the destructive effects of microorganisms.
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