Part 1

To control the growth of thermophilic bacteria

To destroy vegetative pathogens on living tissue

To remove all living microorganisms (correct)

To lower microbial counts to safe public health levels

Chemical disinfectants

Steam under pressure or sterilizing gas (correct)

Boiling water

Ultraviolet radiation

To sanitize eating and drinking utensils

To destroy thermophilic bacteria

To decontaminate the food packaging

To destroy the endospores of _Clostridium botulinum_ (correct)

<p>The destruction of vegetative pathogens on inert surfaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To destroy vegetative pathogens on living tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bacterial contamination or a disease condition</p> Signup and view all the answers