Give the uses and disadvantages of the heavy metal chemical agents, glutaraldehyde, and the sterilizing gases.

Q: Differentiate among the sterilizing gases and aerosols, anddescribe how they are used.

A: Introduction: An aerosol is used as a disinfectant where it is present in ultrafine droplets and…

Q: What are the modes of destruction and applications of the following agents: 1.Heat 2. Alcohol 3.…

A: The PHYSICAL METGODS of sterilization involve use of heat, filtration, radiation, desiccation and…

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: WATER PURIFICATION AT THE WATER SUPPLY STATION USES THE CHEMICAL METHOD 1. irradiation of water 2.…

A: Water purification is a process of removing pollutants, microbes and other impurities from water. It…

Q: Which concentration of alcohol is the most effective germicide?a) 100%        b) 75%            c)…

A: The agent used to kill microorganisms or germs is called germicide. Germs can be microscopic…

Q: Summarize the primary uses of ionizing and nonionizing radiation in sterilization and disinfection.

A: Decontamination involves processes that eliminate contaminants on an area, or an object including…

Q: component used as a solidifying. .-1 agent for media

A: Since there are multiple questions in this particular question I'll answer the first one for you. If…

Q: Define sterilant, and name the principal sporicidal chemical agents.

A: Sterilization is defined as the process where all the living microorganisms, including bacterial…

Q: Which of the following would be best for sterilizing a pre-sealed case of plastic medical supplies?

A: Answer - Autoclave

Q: what is the difference between sterilizer , disinfectant & surfactant ?

A: There are thousands of microorganism present in the environment. Most of them are harmful to the…

Q: Agar is a solidifying agent used in media preparation. What is its origin?

A: Agar gel is a polysaccharide which can become liquefied at temperatures ranges from 85°C to 90°C and…

Q: What a scrubber in the exhaust of chemical industrial plant removes?

A: Pollution is the introduction of contaminants into the natural environment that cause adverse…

Q: Differentiate moist heat from dry sterilizing heat.

A: Dry heat sterilization:-one of the oldest techniques of sterilisation is dry heat sterilisation of…

Q: Give the usage and disadvantages of the heavy metal chemicalagents, glutaraldehyde, and the…

A: Heavy metals are the metallic chemical element that has a relatively high density. They are…

Q: Identify applications for ethylene oxide sterilization.

A: KEY WORDS :- Ethylene oxide - It is a gas which is flammable in nature and colorless which is used…

Q: What temperature is considered adequate for achieving sterilization of a compost pile?

A: temperature considered for achieving sterilization of a compost pile is 135-160 F. At a…

Q: Explain the following application of kefir. I) As food preservatives

A: Kefir is the fermented milk drink . It is similar to the thin  yogurt drink. It is also prepared by…

Q: Solid and liquid media are commonly prepared based on manufacturer’s instructions. If no instruction…

A: Sterilization is a physical process that, in microbiology science, plays a vital role in preventing…

Q: What is the correlation between radiation “energy” and the mechanisms of sterilization?

A: Safety is of utmost importance while working with any contagious or pathogenic substance or living…

Q: Explain the decomposition of drug by redox reaction

A: Introduction Drugs are complex biologically active compounds that are degraded or decomposed by the…

Q: What are some advantages and disadvantages of using ionizing radiation to sterilize food?

A: Sterilization involves physical methods for removing or controlling the microbes. The physical…

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

A: Sterilization, disinfectant, antisepsis and bacteriostatic all terms are related to halt the growth…

Q: Why should caps of glassware be loosened first before sterilization? [Answer in not more than 2…

A: Sterilization is defined as the process which removes , kills or deactivates all forms of life (in…

Q: Assigned chemical agent: How does this agent specifically destroy microbial cells? Propose a…

A: There are few important points that should kept in mind : The bacteria treated with allows stain to…

Q: What are the possible ways to sterilize heat labile products? Explain your answer with suitable…

A: Heat labile materials are those substances that can undergo change rapid change when exposed to high…

Q: Compare and contrast the action of alcohols, halogens, and ­oxidizing agents in controlling…

A: Alcohol is used as disinfectant for centuries.Alcohol is extremely effective in fight against single…

Q: Distinguish heat sterilization and "commercial sterility".

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

Q: Distinguish between the term’s sterilization, disinfection, antiseptics, and decontamination.…

A: These all are the method of killing or reducing the number pathogenic microorganism but these terms…

Q: List some criteria for choosing good disinfectants and antiseptic

A: Disinfectants are antimicrobial compounds that are used on inanimate substances/surfaces. These…

Q: How might a synthetic detergent be superior to a normal soap?

A: INTRODUCTION - Soaps are  sodium or potassium fatty acid salts made from hydrolysis of fats in…

Q: Enumerate the pharmacological and pharmaceutical use of β-naphthol methyl ether

A: The compound β-naphthol methyl ether or 2-methoxynapthalene, is an organic compound with the…

Q: metal control agents and describe their most common applications.

A: Heavy metals can be used as antimicrobial agents. many samples of significant metals are silver,…

Q: Discuss the principle of flame sterilization.

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

Q: write notes on the following: co-metabolism, bioremediation, microbial corrosion, and relative…

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Q: Z-germicSide is an antimicrobial agent. Based on the given data set below, describe how effective…

A: Phenol is used as an antiseptic and disinfectant against various types of micro-organisms like…

Q: Give the color of the potato mixed with Lugol's iodine solution in these situations before exposure…

A: Lugol's iodine solution is a biological stain, chemical reagent, and used as a starch indicator.…

Q: Requirements of Autoclave for sterilization

A: autoclave is an instrument used for sterilization of equipments and media cultures etc in the…

Q: In a tabulated form, differentiate the physical and chemical methods of sterilization.

A: The microbiological technique that is performed for the removal, killing, or deactivation of…

Q: Identify the principles and procedures related to disinfection and sterilization.

A: Sterilization is the process of killing microorganisms along with their spores. It is the most…

Q: What products are sterilized using high energy ionizing radiation?

A: Sterilization is the process of killing microorganisms.

Q: Give the components, properties and special considerations in preparation (if there's any) on the…

A: MacConkey Agar . It is selective for gram- negative rods bacteria. EMB . It is selective for fecal…

Q: Alternative name for Moist-heat sterilization Select one: Oven sterilization Autoclaving Ionizing…

A: Sterilization is any technique that eliminates, removes, or disengages every living organism…

Q: Why is the sterilization important in healthcare system and can you give briefly explain?

A: Medical sterilization mainly makes use of three important terms such as sterilization, disinfection…