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Microorganism Control Methods Quiz

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Which term is used for chemical agents that inhibit the growth of a microbial form?

Sporicide

Bactericide

Virucide

Fungistatic (correct)

How do bacteriostatic agents work on bacteria?

Kill fungal spores

Inactivate viruses

Destroy bacteria

Prevent bacterial growth (correct)

What is the purpose of virucides?

Destroy fungi

Prevent microbial growth

Kill bacterial spores

Inactivate viruses (correct)

Why is it challenging to detect the death of microorganisms?

Microorganisms lack conspicuous vital signs Signup and view all the answers

What can make inhibiting microbes difficult?

Presence of resistant forms Signup and view all the answers

Why can't loss of movement always be used as an indicator of microbial death?

Not all microorganisms are motile Signup and view all the answers

What factor can hinder microbial control processes by adhering to a surface?

Temperature and pH Signup and view all the answers

Which environmental conditions can cause certain chemicals to react unfavorably?

Very low pH and high temperature Signup and view all the answers

Why is it crucial to use the most effective concentration range of an agent for microbial control?

To lower their effect on microbial control Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to understand the mode of action of an agent used for microbial control?

To target cellular organelles specifically Signup and view all the answers

Which type of organic secretions can interfere with agents used for microbial control?

Saliva and blood Signup and view all the answers

How do very low or high temperatures affect certain agents used for microbial control?

Inactivate them Signup and view all the answers