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Microbial Growth Control Methods

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What distinguishes 'cidal' agents from 'static' agents?

Cidal agents are effective against viruses, static agents are effective against bacteria.

Cidal agents can only be used on inanimate objects, static agents can be used on living tissues.

Cidal agents enhance growth while static agents inhibit growth.

Cidal agents kill microorganisms while static agents only inhibit growth. (correct)

Which type of agent is most suitable for use on inanimate objects?

Chemotherapeutic agents

Physical agents

Bacteriocidal agents

Chemical agents (correct)

Which principle type of agent is typically used inside the living body?

Physical agents

Chemical agents

Bacteriostatic agents

Chemotherapeutic agents (correct)

Which of the following statements about controlling microbial growth is accurate?

Both cidal and static agents are used for inhibiting microbial growth. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the use of physical agents in microbial control?

They are utilized exclusively on objects outside the body. Signup and view all the answers

What is the proper definition of 'bacteriostatic'?

An agent that only inhibits the reproduction and growth of bacteria. Signup and view all the answers

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Controlling Microbial Growth

Microbial growth is inhibited or prevented.
Control methods involve killing or inhibiting growth.
"Cidal" agents kill microorganisms.
"Static" agents inhibit microbial growth without killing.
Examples include bactericidal (kills bacteria) and bacteriostatic (inhibits bacterial growth).

Types of Control Agents

Physical agents: Used on non-living objects.
Chemical agents: Used on non-living objects and body surfaces.
Chemotherapeutic agents: Primarily used inside the body.

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Explore the essential strategies for controlling microbial growth in this quiz. Understand the differences between cidal and static agents, as well as the various types of control agents, including physical, chemical, and chemotherapeutic methods. This quiz is tailored for those studying microbiology.