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What is the main goal of sterilization?
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?
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?
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?
Which biological agents can be targeted by sterilization?
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What is the result of sterilization on an object?
What is the result of sterilization on an object?
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What does sterilization refer to?
What does sterilization refer to?
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How is sterilization distinct from disinfection?
How is sterilization distinct from disinfection?
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What did Nicolas Appert discover regarding sterilization?
What did Nicolas Appert discover regarding sterilization?
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Which method can achieve sterilization?
Which method can achieve sterilization?
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What is an object referred to after sterilization?
What is an object referred to after sterilization?
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