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What is the traditional concept of the sterile state?

The complete elimination of all living microorganisms (correct)
The control of microbial contamination during processing
The presence of microorganisms in a product during processing
The reduction of microbial contamination to a certain degree

What does the term aseptic indicate?

A state where spores are more resistant than vegetative forms
A controlled process or condition in which the level of microbial contamination is reduced to a certain degree (correct)
A state where microorganisms are not present during processing
A state where microorganisms are completely eliminated

What is the probability of achieving a nonsterile unit in a million with terminal methods of sterilization of a parenteral product?

10-3
10-6 (correct)
10-4
10-5

What is the traditional concept of the sterile state?

The complete elimination of all living microorganisms (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the probability of achieving a sterile state with terminal methods of sterilization of a parenteral product?

1 in a million (10-6) (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between sterilization and aseptic processing?

Sterilization is the complete elimination of all living microorganisms, while aseptic processing is the reduction of microbial contamination to a certain degree (A) Signup and view all the answers