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What is the main goal of sterilization?

To remove, kill, or deactivate all forms of life (correct)

To reduce the number of microorganisms present

To preserve foods for safe consumption

To slow down the decay of foods

How is sterilization different from disinfection?

Sterilization involves heat, while disinfection involves chemicals

Sterilization eliminates all forms of life, while disinfection reduces them (correct)

Sterilization is a faster process than disinfection

Sterilization only applies to objects, while disinfection applies to surfaces

What did Nicolas Appert contribute to modernized sterilization?

Development of high pressure sterilization techniques

Discovery of heat application to slow food decay (correct)

Invention of chemical sterilization methods

Introduction of irradiation for sterilization

Which biological agents can be targeted by sterilization?

Fungi, bacteria, spores, and viruses Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of sterilization on an object?

It becomes sterile or aseptic Signup and view all the answers

What does sterilization refer to?

Removing, killing, or deactivating all forms of life Signup and view all the answers

How is sterilization distinct from disinfection?

It eliminates all forms of life and biological agents Signup and view all the answers

What did Nicolas Appert discover regarding sterilization?

Application of heat over a suitable period slows the decay of foods and liquids Signup and view all the answers

Which method can achieve sterilization?

Heat Signup and view all the answers

What is an object referred to after sterilization?

Sterile or aseptic Signup and view all the answers