Physical Agents for Controlling Microbial Growth Include All of the Following

Question

Physical agents for controlling microbial growth include all of the following, except
A)ultraviolet radiation.
B)boiling water.
C)HEPA filters.
D)pasteurization.
E)hydrogen peroxide.

Accepted Answer

Hydrogen peroxide is a chemical agent, not a physical agent, used for controlling microbial growth. Physical agents include methods such as ultraviolet radiation, boiling water, HEPA filters, and pasteurization, which involve physical processes to eliminate or reduce microbes.