Microbiology

Disinfectants known as (alcohols/oxidizers/aldehydes) have the chemical group -CHO, which reacts ...

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Natural antiseptics such as pine or clove oil are examples of antimicrobial compounds called ...

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By themselves, soaps have only degerming activity, not antimicrobial activity.

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Slow freezing is more damaging to microbial cells than quick freezing.

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Lysozyme is effective against nearly all disease causing agents.

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Antimicrobial agents usually work best at high temperatures and high pH levels.

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Protozoan cysts are resistant to many disinfection methods.

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Desiccation, a time-honored method of preserving food, is effective because the

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Betadine contains what type of chemical agent?

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The compound ethylene oxide is used in

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Which of the following antimicrobial agents is the most toxic to humans?

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Which of the following would be used to sterilize a mattress?

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A scientist develops a new medication that is a protein compound and that must be administered by ...

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Which of the following is NOT a desirable characteristic of an ideal antimicrobial agent?

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Disinfecting agents naturally produced by microorganisms are

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Which of the following is used to sterilize items that should not, or cannot, be exposed to heat or water?

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Which of the following is a sterilizing agent?

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The use of lysozyme during the preparation of cheeses and wines is effective in reducing the numbers of

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Silvadene, a topical treatment for burns, contains 1% silver. What category of chemical control ...

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Which of the following is used for microbial control in fresh fruits and vegetables?

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Boiling water for 10 minutes is effective in ridding it of

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Which of the following describes flash pasteurization?

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An instrument that will come into contact with only the skin of a patient should be disinfected with a(n)

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You notice a sign in a public restroom that states "Sanitized for your safety." This means

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Washing dishes in the dishwasher with detergent and hot water is a ________ process.

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