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What is the primary purpose of sterilization?
What is the primary purpose of sterilization?
- 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
Which of the following is a common method used for sterilization?
Which of the following is a common method used for sterilization?
- Chemical disinfectants
- Steam under pressure or sterilizing gas (correct)
- Boiling water
- Ultraviolet radiation
What is the primary purpose of commercial sterilization in food products?
What is the primary purpose of commercial sterilization in food products?
- To sanitize eating and drinking utensils
- To destroy thermophilic bacteria
- To decontaminate the food packaging
- To destroy the endospores of _Clostridium botulinum_ (correct)
Which of the following best describes disinfection?
Which of the following best describes disinfection?
What is the primary purpose of antisepsis?
What is the primary purpose of antisepsis?
What does the term 'sepsis' refer to?
What does the term 'sepsis' refer to?
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Sterilization
Sterilization
Eliminating all living microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores.
Common Sterilization Methods
Common Sterilization Methods
Using steam under pressure (autoclave) or sterilizing gas (ethylene oxide) to kill all microbes.
Commercial Sterilization
Commercial Sterilization
Destroying the endospores of Clostridium botulinum, which are the most resistant form of bacteria, to prevent food poisoning.
Disinfection
Disinfection
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Antisepsis
Antisepsis
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Sepsis
Sepsis
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