FLASHCARDS INTRO TO MICRO CONTROL OF MICROORGANISMS LU 2 SET #2

Front

This alcohol is more effective against bacteria

Back

Isopropanol

or

rubbing alcohol

Front

 When an object is free of all life forms including bacterial endospores and viruses, it is referred to as being

Back

Sterile

Front

An agent that prevents or inhibits growth of microbes but is safe to use on human tissue

Back

antiseptic agent

Front

What is the destruction of pathogenic or infectious agents by chemical or physical means achieved through applying the disinfectant to an inanimate object called?

Back

Disinfection

Front

A chemical agent that will kill viruses

Back

virucide

Front

The use of a screen like material called a filter that has small pores to remove bacteria from liquids

Back

filtration

Front

What are the two types of halogens commonly used because of their strong oxidizing properties?

Back

chlorine and iodine

Front

Cresols are commonly used in mortuary disinfectants

True or false

Back

true

Front

Low temperature inhibits growth by slowing down microbial metabolism.

true or false

Back

true

Front

What is slightly acidic and has been shown to cause chemical burns, liver damage dark urine, diarrhea, and hemolytic anemia?

Back

phenol

or

carbolic acid