The removal or destruction of ALL forms of microbial life is called

To sterilize heat-sensitive solutions such as culture media, enzymes, and vaccines, one should use

The recommended optimum concentration of ethanol to use as a biocide is

The thermal death point is the lowest temperature required to kill a liquid culture of a certain species of bacteria in 10 minutes.

The suffix -cide means “to survive.”

Asepsis is the absence of pathogens on an object or area.

Antimicrobial agents that kill microorganisms would be classified as ______________.

When all forms of microbial life have been removed or destroyed, it is ______

Milk and other beverages undergo a mild heating process to destroy a particular spoilage or disease-causing organism. this is known as

Food that is dried to prevent microbial growth utilizes

Silver nitrate and copper sulfate are antimicrobials that denature proteins and are considered ______________.

What is the choice of sterilizing inoculation loop?

A nosocomial infection is a:

________ is the suffix that indicates a chemical or process inhibits growth or multiplication of bacteria.

A pore size of _______ is often used to filter most bacteria.

___________ kills vegetative bacteria within minutes, and spores within 3-10 hours.

Which of the following chemicals are easily inactivated by oganic material?

Methods to physically control microbial growth include

Excessive use of this chemical may cause neurological damage.

It is used as surgical hand scrubs when combined with alcohol

It is used to preserve red color of meat and prevent groth of C. botulinum.

What physical method can be used to preserved food products?

A pasteurization method wherein milk is exposed to 72 degree celsius for 15 seconds.

Under which circumstance would one use an antiseptic?