Microbial Control Methods Quiz
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What is the primary difference between sterilization and disinfection?

  • Sterilization does not destroy endospores, while disinfection does (correct)
  • Sterilization destroys all viable microbes, while disinfection only destroys viruses
  • Sterilization removes all organisms from an object's surface, while disinfection only reduces microbial levels
  • Sterilization is a mechanical process, while disinfection is a chemical process

    • What distinguishes sanitization from degerming?

  • Sanitization is used on inanimate objects, while degerming is used on living organisms
  • Sanitization is a chemical process, while degerming is a mechanical process
  • Sanitization mechanically removes microbes to safe levels, while degerming removes organisms from an object’s surface (correct)
  • Sanitization removes all viable microbes, while degerming reduces microbial levels

    • What does sterilization achieve that disinfection does not?

  • Sterilization destroys all viable microbes including viruses & endospores, while disinfection only destroys vegetative pathogens (correct)
  • Sterilization cleanses objects to safe levels, while disinfection only reduces microbial levels
  • Sterilization ensures the removal of all visible organisms, while disinfection only eliminates invisible microbes
  • Sterilization is a temporary process, while disinfection provides long-term protection against microbes

    • Which process is effective in removing all viable microbes, including viruses and endospores?

    <p>Sterilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of disinfection?

    <p>To destroy vegetative pathogens but not endospores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technique specifically involves mechanically removing microbes to safe levels?

    <p>Sanitization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between sterilization and disinfection?

    <p>Sterilization destroys all viable microbes, including viruses and endospores, while disinfection only destroys vegetative pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process is effective in removing all viable microbes, including viruses and endospores?

    <p>Sterilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specifically involves mechanically removing microbes to safe levels?

    <p>Sanitization</p> Signup and view all the answers

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