Clearly define the terms sterilization, disinfection, decontamination, sanitization, antisepsis, and degermation.

Q: Which of the following is NOT a chemical method of microbial control? a) refrigeration b) ethyl…

A: In order to stop the spread of infections and diseases, microbes must be under control. Thereby…

Q: Describe several moist heat methods and their chief applications for sterilization and disinfection.

A: Disinfection is reducing or eliminating the number of microorganisms from the surface of the…

Q: Select all methods that can be used disinfecting medical devices. Thermal UV Chemical Steam…

A: Disinfection is the process of  eliminating the pathogenic organism from the surface except some…

Q: Drying is an effective antimicrobial strategy because:(a) It oxidizes cellular macromolecules(b) It…

A: Answer is b.) It limits the amount of water available to microbes.

Q: egorise the microbial growth into four phases. In your own words, briefly describe eac

A: An organism that is microscopic is known as the microorganisms. These are tiny , small organisms…

Q: Explain the difference between sterilization, disinfection, antisepsis, pasteurization? Give…

A: Microorganisms are present everywhere. They are not visible with naked eyes but are present at…

Q: Which of the following antimicrobial control methods would likely not beused in the clinical setting…

A: Sterilization alludes to any interaction that eliminates, murders, or deactivates all types of life…

Q: Briefly compare the characteristics and uses of antiseptics and disinfectants

A: Microorganisms are those small organisms that invisible to the naked eye and are visible only under…

Q: Compare and contrast antisepsis, disinfection, sanitization, and sterilization with regard to…

A: Microbes are the microscopic organisms that grow on different objects and surfaces in the…

Q: The mechanical removal of microbes from a limited area of living tissue is referred to as -- a.…

A: Control of microbial propagation is very significant in medical, pharmaceutical, food industries,…

Q: Identify two factors that make biofilms more tolerant to antimicrobials and make sure to include…

A: Two factors that make biofilms more tolerant to anti-microbial and make sure to include their mode…

Q: micro-organisms are the most resistant to heat sterilization?

A: Most of the bacteria cannot survive adverse heat condition. But somehow particular bacteria can…

Q: Identify two factors( in detail)that make biofilms more tolerant to antimicrobials including their…

A: Biofilms are a collective of one or more types of microorganisms that can grow on many different…

Q: How do we prepare smear

A: The preparation of a smear is required for many laboratory procedures, including the Gram-stain, for…

Q: For each item on the following list, propose a reasonable method ofsterilization. You cannot use the…

A: There are several sterilization techniques which can be used. But, the technique to be used varies…

Q: 6 different types of chemical disinfectantsand how they damage microbial cells.  Distinguish between…

A: Chemical disinfectants are usually known as the inactivate pathogens by chemically degrading their…

Q: why do microorganisms differ in their response to disinfectants

A: Microorganisms are the minute microscopic organism that is generally invisible to the human eye.…

Q: Explain the usage as antimicrobial agents and disinfectants of Phenol and phenolics, alcohols,…

A: Introduction An Antimicrobial Agent Is A Chemical That Kills Or Inhibits The Growth Of Bacteria.…

Q: How alcohol is effective at contolling microbial growth?

A: Sterilization: Sterilization includes the complete wipeout of all microscopic life on a surface.…

Q: What is the difference between cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting?

A: Cleaning, sanitization and disinfection are the process of making an area free from all the visible…

Q: Correlate antisepsis, sanitization, disinfection, and sterilization with agent effectiveness

A: A microorganism or organism is a creature which is minute, which implies so little that individuals…

Q: Detergents area. high-level germicidesb. surfactantsc. excellent antisepticsd. used in disinfecting…

A: Detergent is a synthetic compound that has cleansing characteristics.

Q: What is the principle behind sterilizing media before use and before disposal

A: Microorganisms may be beneficial or harmful. The harmful microorganism causes many infections which…

Q: 3. For each category of microbial control, list examples. Sterilization Disinfection Sanitization/…

A: All of these are methods are used to prevent infection by slowing or stopping the growth and spread…

Q: Why are Sterilization, Antisepsis and disinfection necessary?

A: Sterilization is the process of killing or deactivating all forms of microorganisms and spores.…

Q: Differentiate between a pure culture, subculture, mixed culture,and contaminated culture. Define…

A: The microorganisms are isolated as pure cultures by being inoculated in a container of medium in…

Q: Disinfectants are effective against which types of organisms? Which types of organisms may remain on…

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Q: Aseptic technique refers to A) the microbial inoculum placed into a test tube or onto a Petri…

A: Following aseptic techniques is an important part while performing an experiment. Aseptic technique…

Q: Propose a confirmatory procedure that will determine if the microbial growth recovered from canned…

A: A microbe is a living entity that is so tiny that it cannot be seen with the naked eye. Microbiology…

Q: Define Compare/contrast it with sterilization, antisepsis and bacteriostasis.

A: As per our guidelines we are not allowed to answer more than one question at a time please ask next…

Q: Define the following: 1. Asepsis: 2. Disinfectant: 3. Antiseptic: 4. Sanitization: 5.…

A: aspesis can be defined as the condition in which the person or any surface is free from the living…

Q: List the most commonly used antiseptics and disinfectants

A: The chemicals that are used for cleaning the skin and wounds and surfaces are defined by the term…

Q: Distinguish heat sterilization and "commercial sterility".

A: lowering the prevalence of harmful bacteria until they are no longer a health threat. usually…

Q: Match the mode of disinfectant action for each of the following Gluteraidehydes Alcohol Phenols…

A: Here we are given mechanism of action of some disinfectants and i have matched them with their…

Q: Use of chemical agents to destroy microbes on skin or tissues Reinoval of microbes from surfaces by…

A: Pathogen are the organisms that can cause disease or infections after invading the host cells and…

Q: List the microbial targets of disinfecting chemicals, how that affects the microbe, and provide one…

A: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered disinfecting agents as antimicrobial…

Q: when skin is cleaned with isopropyl alcohol prior to administering a shot? antisepsis disinfecting…

A: Microbial contamination is a very commonly observed event at healthcare facilities.…

Q: Differentiate sterilization from disinfection.

A: Methods to remove unwanted microbes from the surfaces, clothes, and bodies are important.…

Q: Discuss the principle of flame sterilization.

A: Sterilization is any method that eliminates, destroys, or kills any life such as fungi, bacteria,…

Q: What are several microbial targets of pasteurization?

A: In the living world, we see a large number of microorganisms, animals and plants. These organisms…

Q: What are the different Microbiological sterilization techniques used for Microbiology equipment and…

A: Microbiology is the branch of biology that deals with the study of microorganisms such as bacteria,…

Q: Define radiation and assess the use of irradiation as a method ofmicrobial control.

A: The phenomenon of microbial growth deals with the control or inhibition of the growth of…

Q: Explain why desiccation and cold are not reliable methods of disinfectionbut how they can still be…

A: Sterilization is a technique that removes, kills, or deactivates all forms of life and other…

Q: Briefly outline the processes and purposes of the six types ofprocedures that are used in handling,…

A: Several challenges are there in studying the microbes and to deal with these challenges, the…

Q: What is the difference between disinfection, antisepsis, and sterilization?

A: Microorganisms are present every where. They are not visible with naked eyes but are present at…

Q: Why is chlorination, although beneficial in terms of bacterial pathogen control, of environmental…

A: Chlorination is a disinfection procedure in which microorganisms are killed by the use of chlorine…

Q: Briefly discuss any two characteristics of microorganisms that should be considered when assessing…

A: The study of microorganisms like bacteria, viruses and fungi is called microbiology. Microbiology…