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What is one of the uses of microbes in pharmacy?
What is one of the uses of microbes in pharmacy?
- Manufacturing antibiotics (correct)
- Developing electrical components
- Creating synthetic polymers
- Producing synthetic fuels
Which test is commonly used to determine antibiotic, vitamin, and amino acid concentrations?
Which test is commonly used to determine antibiotic, vitamin, and amino acid concentrations?
- Pyrogen and endotoxin testing
- Ames mutagenicity test (correct)
- Sterilization monitoring
- Environmental monitoring
What is a potential harmful effect of microbes in pharmacy related to sterile medicines?
What is a potential harmful effect of microbes in pharmacy related to sterile medicines?
- Improved sterilization methods
- Enhanced microbial growth
- Increased medicine effectiveness
- Product deterioration (correct)
Which topic is associated with controlling antibiotic resistance in the context of microorganisms?
Which topic is associated with controlling antibiotic resistance in the context of microorganisms?
What is one of the roles of microbial genetics in pharmacy?
What is one of the roles of microbial genetics in pharmacy?
In pharmacy, what is an important aspect associated with microbial biofilms?
In pharmacy, what is an important aspect associated with microbial biofilms?
What type of bacteria are primarily responsible for the production of dextrans?
What type of bacteria are primarily responsible for the production of dextrans?
What is the molecular weight range of dextrans?
What is the molecular weight range of dextrans?
How are dextrans commonly used in medical applications?
How are dextrans commonly used in medical applications?
Which area in pharmaceutical microbiology focuses on preventing microbial contamination in drugs and sterile products?
Which area in pharmaceutical microbiology focuses on preventing microbial contamination in drugs and sterile products?
What is the main goal of sterilization in pharmaceutical preparations?
What is the main goal of sterilization in pharmaceutical preparations?
How do dextrans contribute to ulcerated wounds or burns?
How do dextrans contribute to ulcerated wounds or burns?
What is the purpose of passing materials like scalpels through a flame multiple times?
What is the purpose of passing materials like scalpels through a flame multiple times?
Why is incineration considered suitable only for certain materials?
Why is incineration considered suitable only for certain materials?
What distinguishes hot air oven sterilization from flame sterilization?
What distinguishes hot air oven sterilization from flame sterilization?
Which method is known for being limited to materials that can withstand exposure to flame?
Which method is known for being limited to materials that can withstand exposure to flame?
What precaution must be taken when using a hot air oven for sterilization?
What precaution must be taken when using a hot air oven for sterilization?
Why is incineration recommended for materials like soiled dressings and animal carcasses?
Why is incineration recommended for materials like soiled dressings and animal carcasses?
What is a disadvantage of using gamma rays for sterilization?
What is a disadvantage of using gamma rays for sterilization?
Why is Bacillus pumilus E601 used in the evaluation of sterilization processes?
Why is Bacillus pumilus E601 used in the evaluation of sterilization processes?
What is the major purpose of filtration in sterilization?
What is the major purpose of filtration in sterilization?
How does gamma irradiation impact the flavor of certain foods?
How does gamma irradiation impact the flavor of certain foods?
What is the function of membrane filters with pore sizes between 0.2 - 0.45μm?
What is the function of membrane filters with pore sizes between 0.2 - 0.45μm?
Why is sterilization by filtration considered different from other methods?
Why is sterilization by filtration considered different from other methods?
What is the purpose of using a HEPA filter in a biological safety cabinet?
What is the purpose of using a HEPA filter in a biological safety cabinet?
What is the efficiency of HEPA filters when removing particles larger than 0.3 μm in diameter?
What is the efficiency of HEPA filters when removing particles larger than 0.3 μm in diameter?
Which type of liquids are suitable for filtration using HEPA filters?
Which type of liquids are suitable for filtration using HEPA filters?
How is the efficiency of a HEPA filter monitored?
How is the efficiency of a HEPA filter monitored?
In what type of areas are HEPA filters commonly used aside from biological safety cabinets?
In what type of areas are HEPA filters commonly used aside from biological safety cabinets?
What role do aluminum separators play in HEPA filters?
What role do aluminum separators play in HEPA filters?
