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Author: BAUMAN
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Chapter 9, Problem 4TMW
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The ability of disinfectants and antiseptic in denaturing proteins and the effect of denaturation in killing of cells.
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The term aseptic refers to condition completely devoid of microbes. The sterilization, disinfectant, sanitization, and radiation are some of physical and chemical methods used to get rid of microbes.
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EBK MICROBIOLOGY:W/DISEASES BY BODY...-
Ch. 9 - Why does milk eventually go bad despite being...Ch. 9 - Prob. 1EDCSCh. 9 - Why are BSL-4 suits pressurized? Why not just wear...Ch. 9 - Prob. 3TMWCh. 9 - Prob. 4TMWCh. 9 - Prob. 1MCCh. 9 - Prob. 2MCCh. 9 - Prob. 3MCCh. 9 - Prob. 4MCCh. 9 - Prob. 5MC
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