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Which process removes or destroys all microbes, including endospores?
Which process removes or destroys all microbes, including endospores?
- Disinfection
- Sterilization (correct)
- Sanitization
- Antisepsis
Which of the following processes can disrupt protein structure and function? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following processes can disrupt protein structure and function? (Select all that apply)
- Denaturation due to heat (correct)
- Hydration of proteins
- Chemical modification such as phosphorylation (correct)
- Formation of peptide bonds
What is intermittent sterilization?
What is intermittent sterilization?
- A method using continuous heat to sterilize
- A technique that alternates between heating and cooling to kill microbes (correct)
- A chemical sterilization method
- A process that only targets bacteria but not viruses
Which cellular targets are affected by detergents?
Which cellular targets are affected by detergents?
Which of the following are microbicidal agents that lower the surface tension of the membrane and disrupt it?
Which of the following are microbicidal agents that lower the surface tension of the membrane and disrupt it?
Which term refers to the ability of microbes to withstand heat?
Which term refers to the ability of microbes to withstand heat?
Which methods are effective for microbial removal through ionizing and non-ionizing radiation? (Select all that apply)
Which methods are effective for microbial removal through ionizing and non-ionizing radiation? (Select all that apply)
What bacterial form is the most resistant to microbial control methods?
What bacterial form is the most resistant to microbial control methods?
Which of the following chemicals is known to kill bacteria?
Which of the following chemicals is known to kill bacteria?
Which device sterilizes objects by exposing them to steam under pressure?
Which device sterilizes objects by exposing them to steam under pressure?
Which cleansing technique is known for removing debris, microbes, and toxins?
Which cleansing technique is known for removing debris, microbes, and toxins?
The process of [blank] is used for preserving by freezing and drying samples.
The process of [blank] is used for preserving by freezing and drying samples.
Applying heat to liquids to remove spoilage and infectious agents is known as [blank].
Applying heat to liquids to remove spoilage and infectious agents is known as [blank].
Practices that prevent entry of microbes into sterile tissues and prevent infection are known as [blank]
Practices that prevent entry of microbes into sterile tissues and prevent infection are known as [blank]
Radiation that breaks the sugar phosphate backbone of DNA is called [blank].
Radiation that breaks the sugar phosphate backbone of DNA is called [blank].
Chemical agents that are used directly on living tissues to decontaminate are called [blank].
Chemical agents that are used directly on living tissues to decontaminate are called [blank].
Compound all chemicals are compared against when rating their effectiveness is _____.
Compound all chemicals are compared against when rating their effectiveness is _____.
Which of the following agents are known to stop fungal growth?
Which of the following agents are known to stop fungal growth?
Chlorine and iodine are examples of [blank] agents used in disinfection.
Chlorine and iodine are examples of [blank] agents used in disinfection.
Flashcards
Sterilization
Sterilization
A process that destroys all microbes, including endospores.
Denaturation
Denaturation
Disruption of protein structure and function by heat.
Intermittent sterilization
Intermittent sterilization
A process that alternates heating and cooling to kill microbes.
Cellular targets of detergents
Cellular targets of detergents
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Surfactants
Surfactants
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Thermophilicity
Thermophilicity
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Microbial removal by radiation
Microbial removal by radiation
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Most resistant bacterial form
Most resistant bacterial form
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Microbial killing chemicals
Microbial killing chemicals
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Autoclave
Autoclave
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Disinfection
Disinfection
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Lyophilization
Lyophilization
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Pasteurization
Pasteurization
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Aseptic techniques
Aseptic techniques
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Ionizing radiation
Ionizing radiation
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Antiseptics
Antiseptics
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Comparison of chemicals
Comparison of chemicals
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Antifungals
Antifungals
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Antimicrobial agents (Chlorine/Iodine)
Antimicrobial agents (Chlorine/Iodine)
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